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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/2007 B A K E R S F I E L D Staff: John W. Stinson Zack Scrivner, Chair Ken Weir Harold Hanson MEETING NOTICE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE of the City Council -City of Bakersfield Thursday, March 1, 2007 1:00 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room, Suite 201 Second Floor -City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA A G E N D A 1. ROLL CALL 2. ADOPT NOVEMBER 7, 2006 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 4. CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to government code section 54956.9(b)(1)(3)(A). 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding amending and adopting the 2007 Committee meeting schedule -Stinson B. Discussion regarding motorcycle parking -Butterfield C. Discussion regarding City Policy for providing water and sewer service to unincorporated areas -Rojas 7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 8. ADJOURNMENT S:\Council Committees\2007\07 Planning&Development\07 Mar 01 agenda.doc B A K E R S F I E L D .. ~~ Sue Benham, Chair Staff: John W. Stinson David Couch For: Alan Tandy, City Manager Mike Maggard AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SPECIAL MEETING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, November 7, 2006 -1:00 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room -Suite 201 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 1. ROLL CALL The meeting was Called to Order at 1:03 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Sue Benham, Chair; David Couch and Mike Maggard 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS (REGARDING CLOSED SESSION) 3. CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session was called to order at 1:30 p.m. A. Conference with Legal Counsel -Potential Litigation Closed session pursuant to subdivision (b)(1)(3)(A) of Government Code section 54956.9 (one case) 4. CLOSED SESSSION ACTION The meeting was called back to order at 2:13 p.m. Committee Chair Sue Benham announced there was no reportable action taken. 5. ADOPT OCTOBER 17, 2006 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 6. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 7. DEFERRED BUSINESS AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Page 2 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE • SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, November 7, 2006 `, ~ t ~~ A. Report and Committee recommendation on space needs/Borton, Petrini 8~ Conron Building (This item was heard first in part prior to the Closed Session) City Manager Alan Tandy provided an overview of a proposed finance plan to purchase the Borton, Petrini &Conron Building. The Replacement Reserve Fund has a current balance of $6 million. There was ayear-end cash balance above budget estimates of $6.5 million. Therefore, the City can purchase the building for $9.5 million and still retain $3 million in the Reserve Fund. The Reserve Fund is typically used to replace/repair or pay for General Fund assets, such as buildings and structures. The Planning and Development Committee spent considerable time in 2003 reviewing alternate plans to solve City space needs and even at that time solutions such as building a new complex or leasing a building were not economically practical. This is a one-time opportunity. The building is being offered only to the City. The building appraises above the asking price of $9.5 million. The building should serve City space needs for 10 years and has space to construct a second tower to provide space for approximately another 10 years. The purchase of the building would provide space for certain departments now making lease payments at other locations, which would save money. Staff recommended the purchase of the building. If the City purchases the building, Parsons and the TRIP program staff would have to move out of the structure as the Federal TRIP money that pays their rent cannot be reimbursed to the City if they are in a City-owned building. Currently there are tenants leasing portions of the building. University of La Verne is on the first floor and has a lease to July 31, 2007, with an option for a five-year extension. Cornerstone Engineering has a lease to December 31, 2008 on the fourth floor and occupies 6,000 square feet. Public Works provided a preliminary estimate of $600,000 to remodel offices. Most of the needed remodeling is on the first floor, now occupied as classrooms. This could be paid for by using some of the savings from the leased space by City departments in other buildings that will no longer be needed. (The meeting adjourned to Closed Session) (The meeting was called back to order at 2:13 p.m.) Committee Member David Couch made a motion to refer the purchase of the Borton, Petrini &Conron Building to the full City Council for review at the November 15`h meeting. The Committee unanimously approved the motion. AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Page 3 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE • SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, November 7, 2006 8. COMMITTEE COMMENTS r~ ~ ~r v~~ a ,y As this may be the last Planning and Development meeting Committee Member Mike Maggard is able to attend, Committee Chair Sue Benham took the opportunity to express her pleasure to have served with him on the Committee. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. Attendance-staff: City Manager Alan Tandy; Assistant City Manager John Stinson; City Attorney Ginny Gennaro; Public Works Director Raul Rojas; Finance Director Nelson Smith; Building Director Phil Burns; Planning Director Jim Movius; Real Property Manager Don Anderson; and Traci Belmore, City Attorney's Office Attendance-others: Scott Blunck, Castle and Cooke; David Burger, reporter, The Bakersfield Californian; George Martin, Borton Petrini &Conron; and Bill Cantrell, Borton Petrini &Conron cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council S:WOHN\Council Committees\O6 Planning&Development\p&d O6 nov 07 summary.doc Planning and Development Committee JANUARY 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 2007 All meetings will be held in the City Manager"s Caa?ference Raari~ Committee Meetings - 1:00 p.m. Council Meetings Holidays -City Hall Closed JANUARY S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JULY S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OCTOBER S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Budget Meetings and Presentations Monday's @ Noon, Wednesday's @ 5:15pm Joint City/County Meeting FEBRUARY S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MAY S M T W TH F S 1 2 3: 4 5 E 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGU ST S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 M ARCH S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUN E S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 ~ 5 ~ 7 : 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SEPTEMBER S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 A o~Q a ~ s ~ ~ ~ U p ~l C LIF ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: March 1, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Closed Session ITEM: 6 TO: Planning and Development Committee Zack Scrivner, Chair Ken Weir Harold Hanson FROM: DATE Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney February 15, 2007 APPROVED DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGE SUBJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel - Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b)(1)(3)(A). RM~S•Isc S:\C UNCIL\Committee\PLN&DEV\06-07\ClSessAdmin3-1-07.doc "'..~- B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM February 23, 2007 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~ FROM: Christine Butterfield, Assistant City Manager , SUBJECT: Designated Motorcycle Parking Council Referral #001705 Council. member Benham requested the Planning and Development Committee address a citizen's request regarding designated motorcycle parking. Stephen Montgomery submitted a request that the City Council consider designated motorcycle parking. Mr. Montgomery provided information regarding the request and it is attached. In response, staff prepared and attached two memoranda. The first outlines several preliminary options of designating motorcycle parking in the right-of-way space from the curb to designated motor .vehicle stall. striping. Second, staff reviewed the current zoning code parking requirements and summarized practices of comparable communities. According to the Police Department, this is the first request the City received for designated motorcycle parking. In addition, members of the Police Department recall that at one time there were designated motorcycle parking spaces in the downtown business district. However, if motor vehicle parking spaces are potentially converted to designated motorcycle stalls, this may affect and raise concerns of adjacent property owners. Staff representing the Public Works, Development Services and Police Departments will e ~be available to provide a brief summary of the issue and respond to committee member questions. plandev3.1.07 (2/22/2007) Christine Butterfield -What is ABATE.doc Page 1 What is ABATE? 10240 7th Avenue, Hesperia, CA 92345[.1 Tel: 760-956-1669 Fax: 760-956-651 <http://www.abate.org/> ABATE of California is a motorcyclists' rights organization dedicated to preserving individual freedom and promoting safety. We fully support rider training, safety and educational programs. Our members also raise funds for the less fortunate, through charity runs and benefits. We encourage our members to become active in their local communities. ABATE works to protect the rights of all motorcyclists through direct involvement in the political process. You, as an individual, can help in the ongoing struggle against anti- motorcycle legislation both here in California, and across the United States, by becoming an ABATE member. ABATE is non-partisan and welcomes all riders. We give those with a strong interest in motorcycling an opportunity to unite and become part of one of California's strongest motorcycle organizations. ABATE feels that all of us, from lifestyle rider to off-road-fan, are brothers and sisters with a common interest -riding free! ABATE Loca140 meets on the 4`'' Thursday 7 p.m. at Rusty's Pizza Parlor, White Lane at S H Street and sponsors or helps local motorcycle events in support of local charities and its legislative activities. (2/22/2007) Christine Butterfield -Other info.doc Page 1 property owner concurrence, available space (particularly if a remnant of less than one normal parking space is available, which would be ideal to use this remnant), then we install it." Montclair has off street motorcycle parking standards: 1-25: 0 26 - 100: 1 Over 100: 1 per 100 spaces SEATTLE, WA According to the Senior Transportation Planner, Seattle Department of Transportation, the City of Seattle assigns on-street motorcycle parking similarly as they do other motorized vehicles. The City installs reserved motorcycle parking spaces where the abutting business caters to motorcycles and requests such parking. They also install parking in areas where they recognize a higher use of motorcycles exists (i.e., near universities). Santa Ana Sec. 41-1307 Motorcycle spaces. Any site which has five hundred (500) or more parking spaces shall provide, for the first five hundred spaces (500) and one for each two hundred fifty (250) spaces thereafter, aseventeen- foot by eighteen-foot motorcycle parking area bordered by bumper guards or concrete curb to preclude automobile access to such area. Motorcycle spaces are to be clearly designated and located near the main entrance of the primary structures on-site. City of Dublin Motorcycle parking space standard is three feet by 6 feet. Dublin and Roseville off street motorcycle requirements are 1 per 40 auto spaces. In Roseville their zoning ordinance allows motorcycle parking spaces to be incorporated into parking lots where 40 or more parking spaces are provided allowing them to substitute one motorcycle space for a parking space with the minimum size of 3 by 6 feet. MRF, site regarding Washington DC http://www.mrf.org/rp environment.php The two uppermost problems faced by the 107th Congress in surface transportation are fuel consumption and traffic (2/22/2007) Christine Butterfield -Other info.doc Page 2 congestion. With serious shortfalls in federal and state transport budgets, these two problems are likely to get worse before they get better. Motorcycling is at least a partial answer to these problems. Motorcycles conserve fuel; 50 miles per gallon is not uncommon. Motorcycles act as an antidote to parking and traffic congestion; in urban centers, motorcycles complete the commute in roughly half the time of cars. Moreover, at a nominal 500 pounds gross vehicle weight, motorcycles cause no road wear. Cars, on the other hand, consume fuel, congest traffic and require extensive infrastructure (e.g., mammoth parking garages). In the commuting scenario, for example, the passenger car in America still carries no more than 1.1 persons to and from work. Whether motorcycling will be encouraged as part of the solution to consumption and congestion is a question that may be answered neither by consumers nor the transportation community, but by the environmental protection process. Proposed Research: The task is to quantify, to the extent possible, the benefits of motorcycles to society, and abenefit-risk analysis to determine the stakes involved in reducing street motorcycle emissions. 0. The economic impact of the industry, to include the many small businesses involved. 0. 0. Fuel consumption advantages. 0. 0. Parking and traffic congestion advantages and the more rapid commute time on a bike for much the same passengers transported. 0. 0. The monetary cost and environmental impact of non- motorcycle motor vehicles on road and bridge maintenance and verification of the negligible impact of the motorcycle on road maintenance. (2/22/2007) Christine Butterfield -Other info.doc Page 3 Expected Benefit: An understanding of the motorcycle's benefits to society and an accurate assessment of how proposed restrictions on emissions standards will impact consumer values and the health and welfare of U.S. citizens across a broad spectrum of impacts. By resolution of ABATE Local 40 our members are asking that the city adopt motorcycle parking standards and incorporate designated motorcycle parking on city streets in remainder spaces that are practical for parking but too small for autos. To avoid high initial costs this could be a gradually emplemented program as candidate areas are restriped these improvements could be incorporated. Many places exist on city streets where a motorcycle can park but are not otherwise designated as a parking space. This encourages riders to park their motorcycles in full size parking spaces or on sidewalks or bicycle parking spaces. A motorcycle space is usually defined as a 3 foot by 6 foot space but may be an irrigular shape with close to this area in size. One example is the end of a block with diagonal parking or a portion of curb between driveways that is too short for a full size auto parking space but long enough to accommodate this. An advantage to the city is motorcycles typically pollute less, get far higher fuel mileage and cause neglegable impact on road and bridge infrastructure unlike autos that because of their weight take a continued toll on the condition of pavement. Motorcycles take up less space on the road thereby reducing traffic issues without adding street capacity. A parking program would increase road safety by making average motorists more aware of the presence of motorcycles on the road. The presence of signs and symbols on the pavement would be something non riders would see with the advantage of greater public awareness. The majority of motorcycle vs. auto crashes are caused by motorests who usually claim they didn't "see" the motorcycle despite the fact motorcycles operating on public right of ways are displaying headlights and all running lights. Much of this is due to non-riders simply not seeing what they are not aware of or thinking about. Advantages to the city and motorists include: • Lessen competition for standard parking spaces by smaller motorcycles • Encourage motorcycle use thereby reducing auto traffic and its related pollution and impact on roadway structures. • Increase awareness by motorists of the presence of motorcycles in (2/22/2007) Christine Butterfield -Other info.doc Page 4 the community (2/22/2007) Christine Butterfield - IMG_2976.jpg Page 1 (2/22/2007) Christine Butterfield -parking proposal.doc Page 1 Resolution to ask the city to designate on street motorcycle parking By resolution of ABATE Loca140 our members ask that the city adopt on street motorcycle parking standards as part of its regular parking standards and incorporate designated motorcycle ', parking on city streets in remainder spaces that are practical for parking but too small for autos. Analysis To avoid high initial costs such a program could be a gradually implemented as candidate spaces are striped or restriped. Many places exist on city streets where a motorcycle can pazk but aze not otherwise designated as a parking space or is designated as "no parking." This encourages riders to park their motorcycles in full size parking spaces or on sidewalks or bicycle parking spaces. A motorcycle space is usually defined as a 3-foot by 6-foot space but maybe an irregular shape with close to this area in size. One example is the end of a block with diagonal parking or a portion of curb between driveways that is too short for a full size auto parking space but long enough to accommodate a motorcycle. Advantages to the city are motorcycles typically pollute less, get far higher fuel mileage and cause negligible impact on road and bridge infrastructure unlike autos that because of their weight take a continued toll on the condition of pavement and road structures. Motorcycles take up less space on the road thereby reducing traffic issues without adding street capacity. Motorcycles are able to negotiate heavy slow or even stopped traffic saving the rider time and eliminating the pollution from vehicles idling while stopped in traffic. The fact that these parking spaces making use of remainder street parking area would tend to end up in more convenient locations could encourage more to use this as a sound transportation option. Every motorcycle on the road represents one less automobile adding to traffic conditions. The presence of motorcycle parking signs and symbols on the pavement would be something non-riders would see. This would have a desired effect of making the motoring public more aware of the presence of motorcycles. One problem with on street parking is tall vehicles like the common SUV block the view for normal size cars attempting to enter an intersection. With a motorcycle space near an intersection in some cases the tall vehicle may be further away giving better visibility for traffic. In all cases motorcycles are easy to see over. The majority of motorcycle vs. auto crashes are caused by motorists who usually claim they didn't "see" the motorcycle despite the fact motorcycles operating on public right of ways are, by law, displaying headlights and all running lights. Much of this is due to non-riders simply not seeing what they are not aware of or thinking about. Advantages to the city and motorists include: • Lessen competition for standard parking spaces by smaller motorcycles. • Encourage motorcycle use thereby reducing auto traffic and its related pollution and impact on roadway I structures. I • Increase awareness by motorists of the presence of motorcycles in the community. Stephen Montgomery Member, ABATE 2115 1~°' Street, Bakersfield CA 93304 66l -324-3522 A 1 ~K 1 Y atloo! Mail - sbenham(alsbcglobal.net Yage 1 of AT&T Yahoo! Maii Search: ' ~ ~~' ~ + ~~ }p-}~"" Welcome, sbenham~sbcglobal... 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(Flag Message -Mark as Unread ]~ _ Printable To: sbenham~sbcglobal.net Subject: ~_`~ Fwd: A request for Bakersfield to designate motorcycle parking areas Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:11:49 -0500 From. sbenham4kids~aoi.com ~_~ View Contact Details Add Mobile Alert -----Original Message----- From: ste~hen~aoai.or~ To: sben_ham4_kids@aol.com Sent: Mori, 29 ]an 200710:03 AM Subject: Fwd: A request for Bakersfield to designate motorcycle parking Begin forwarded message: From: Studebiker <samonty~pacbell.net> Date: December 31, 200611:46:37 AM PST To: Sue Benham <sbenham4kids~aoi.com> Cc: '1"Just Whitt1" Whittaker« <just.whits~yahoo.com>, "Jens \"Teachl" Anderson" geach2313(~hotmaii.com>, Lana Little <littlelana~sbcglobal.neb, David R Couch <david. r.couch~smithbamey. com> Subject: A request for Bakerafleld to designate motorcycle parking areas December 31, 2006 Mrs. Sue Benham Councilperson, Ward 2 City of Bakersfield Via Internet Dear Sue, Our organization is asking the city to implement an on street designated motorcycle parking program to make use of remainder street space that otherwise goes unused thereby reducing if not eliminating demand for auto parking spaces by much smaller http://us.f833.mail.yahoo.com/yrn/ShowLetter?MsgId=8164_39920555_194613 2273_50... 1/29/2007 AT&T Yahoo! Mail - sbenham(c~sbcglobal.net rage 1 or ~ motorcycles. Attached is a Word file of the full text of a resolution of this request by the local chapter of ABATE, a motorcycle lobbyis organization and an explanation of what ABATE is. Other Cal(fornia cities. approach this in different ways, usually designating parking spaces on specific request where practical. Thi is a different approach in that we are asking it to become part of a overall parking program as part of the general plan as a partial means to reduce demand for parking space in areas with limited parking space availability. I'll be happy to discuss this with you at your convenience and, yes we can come before the council and speak at the public forum. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Best wishes for th new year. Steve Stephen A. 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[Flag Message -Mark as Unread ] To: sbenhamf~sbcglobal.net Subfect: Fwd: Motorcycle parking example Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:02:55 -0500 From: sbenham4kids~aol.com ,_:~ View Contact Details -----Original Message----- From: samonty@pacbeil.net To: sbenham4kids_@aol.coim Sent: Mori,~29 Jan 2007 2:22 PM Subject: Motorcycle parking example January 29, 2007 Ms. Sue Benham Councilperson 2nd Ward City of Bakersfield Dear Sue, Add Mobile Alert In consideration of our proposal for designated motorcycle parking here example of the type of thing I'm talking about. This is the south east corner of Steiner and Chestnut in San Francisco (N the city has taken a spot that is too short for an auto and striped and sic motorcycles. Note the two signs still wrapped in Christmas decoration ins as reserved for motorcycles. ~ took this photo the second week of this m for Macworid Expo. The far left hand street stripe is the stop bar of the c City, of course, they charge for parking. Note each slot has a parking me argument regarding encouraging the use of motorcycles as a contributio quality by reducing the use of autos is it possible some federal funding n implementing a program like this? Thanks for your consideration of this matter. Steve http://us.f833.mail.yahoo.com/ym/ShowLetter?MsgId=5219_40404558_199681 2161 _20... 1 /29/2007 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan .Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas,- Public Works Director DATE: February 23, 2007 SUBJECT: Response to Request for Consideration of Motorcycle Parking In the Downtown Area The Traffic Engineer researched for information regarding motorcycle parking in the public street. There appears to be no official California standards for motorcycle parking space design or number of spaces. Per the California Vehicle Code, motorcycles are vehicles and may park in the same spaces as designated for regular passenger vehicles or trucks. There are some special requirements, such as the wheel must touch the curb, but otherwise a motorcycle can use the same space as any other vehicle. Some cities have .developed a parking size standard for use in their communities. The spaces range from a small size of only 3 feet by 6 feet to a size of 5 feet by 8 feet. A 4 foot by 8 foot space would be a reasonable average. A standard on-street parking space of 8 foot by 20 foot would allow up to 5 motorcycle spaces, of 4 by 8 size, to be designated in the same area. One community designates an area of 7 feet in length with an area of no less than 56 square feet for parking of two motorcycles to use odd shaped areas for parking. A quick review of the downtown area indicates that some end areas in the parking mall may be of adequate size and shape to allow designation of one or more motorcycle parking spaces. Each location will require further investigation to assure that intersection visibility of vehicles or back-up space is not compromised for safety. In addition, a regular, non-diagonal, car parking space could be converted into several motorcycle spaces. In summary, there are several potential open spaces in the parking mall downtown that could be modified to accommodate one or more motorcycle parking spaces without compromising safety and a regular curb parking space could be converted into several motorcycle parking spaces. G:\GROUPDA11Referrals\2007WIotorcycle Parking.doc /~/~/~' • B A K E R S F I E L D MEMORANDUM DATE: February 22, 2007 TO: .Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director SUBJECT: Ref001705 (Designated Motorcycle Parking) In response to a referral to the Planning and Development Committee by Councilmember Benham, this memorandum addresses the issue of designated motorcycle parking. Current Bakersfield Regulations The current off-street parking regulations of the Bakersfield Zoning Ordinance do not address parking for motorcycles and other similar motorized vehicles. Although the Zoning Ordinance is silent on this issue, in practice motorcycles are permitted to utilize standard as well as handicapped (with proper authorization) automobile parking spaces. In fact, it is permissible for more than one motorcycle to park in a single automobile space. Similar to compact parking spaces, if a property owner voluntarily provides motorcycle parking on their premises,. such stalls would not count towards meeting the development's off-street parking requirement. Other California Jurisdictions Planning staff researched how motorcycle parking is handled by a number of other California jurisdictions. The County of Kern and the cities of Fresno, Merced, Modesto, Sacramento, Stockton, Visalia, Tulare, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Pasadena, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Chula Vista do not have motorcycle parking standards. The standards of jurisdictions that require designated motorcycle parking or permit motorcycle spaces to be substituted for required automobile spaces are outlined below. City of Delano Minimum Motorcycle Parking Requirement Nonresidential uses with 25 or less auto spaces 0 Nonresidential uses with 26 - 99 auto spaces 1 Nonresidential uses with 100 or more auto spaces 1 per 100 required auto spaces City of Encinitas Nonresidential uses with less than 25 auto spaces Nonresidential uses with 25 - 100 auto spaces Nonresidential uses with more than 100 auto spaces Minimum Motorcycle Parkins Requirement 0 4 4 per 100 required auto spaces City of Pleasant Hill Nonresidential uses of 10,000 square feet or less Nonresidential uses of more than 10,000 square feet Minimum Motorcycle Parkina Requirement 0 1 City of Oxnard Nonresidential uses with more than 25 auto spaces Nonresidential uses with more than 100 auto spaces Minimum Motorcycle Parkins Requirement 1 3 per every 100 required auto spaces plus 1 per every 40 required spaces thereafter Motorcycle spaces shall be located at the end of parking aisles and as near as practical to the primary building entrance(s). City of Santa Ana For sites containing 500 or more parking spaces, one 17-foot by 18-foot motorcycle parking area shall be provided for the first five hundred 500 spaces and. one additional such area shall be provided for every 250 spaces thereafter. Motorcycle parking areas shall be bordered by bumper guards or concrete curbing to prevent automobile access, shall be clearly designated, and shall be located near the main entrance of the primary structure(s). CitY,of Roseville The City of Roseville has no minimum motorcycle parking requirement. However, for every 40 or more standard parking spaces, one motorcycle space may be substituted for one standard parking space. Motorcycle spaces shall be a minimum of 3 feet by 6 feet. City of Dublin The City of Dublin has no minimum motorcycle parking requirement. However, for every 40 or more standard parking spaces, one motorcycle space may be substituted for one standard parking space. Motorcycle spaces shall be 3 feet by 6 feet. Elk Valley Rancheria The Elk Valley Rancheria has no minimum motorcycle parking requirement. However, two motorcycle spaces may be substituted for one standard parking space, provided the total credit for motorcycle or bicycle parking (or combination thereof) does not exceed 5% of the total required parking. Motorcycle spaces shall be 4 feet by 8 feet. -2- Staff Recommendation Because motorcycles and other similar motorized vehicles are currently permitted to utilize automobile parking spaces, parking spaces within the City are equally available to automobiles and motorcycles on a first-come, first-served basis. For this reason, there hasn't been a need to require designated motorcycle parking in new developments. Property owners may voluntarily provide designated motorcycle parking within their developments above and beyond required automobile parking. Designated motorcycle parking has not been a problem and, therefore, has not been required. If considered, it should not be allowed to be substituted for required automobile parking because of the potential loss of available automobile. parking. cc: James D. Movius, Planning Director S:\MotorcyGe Parking P&D Memo.doc -3- B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM February 22, 2007 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: John W. Stinso ,Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: City Policy for Providing Water and/or Sewer Service in Unincorporated Areas Councilmember Scrivner referred the issue of providing sewer service to Parcel #14717003 on Terrace Way and other areas outside the City to the Planning and Development Committee. The City has long had a policy that sewer and water services should not be supplied outside the City limits. This is codified in Chapter 14.16 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and requires annexation to receive water or sewer service unless such service is supplied through an intergovernmental agreement. Additionally, the City's Water Resources Policy states "The City will continue to preserve its water resources to provide for the future orderly growth of the City, and those benefits derived from the water rights and water properties acquired by the City from Tenneco-West Inc. on December 22, 1976 shall remain dedicated to the residents and taxpayers within the incorporated boundaries of the City of Bakersfield." These policies are based on the fact that City residents paid the initial capital investment to construct the City's water and sewer facilities and pay fees to maintain them. It would not be equitable to allow those not in the City to benefit from that investment without becoming a part of the City. Further, in many cases it can be difficult and expensive to provide the capital infrastructure required to serve those outside the city limits to provide service to non-City residents. City residents should not subsidize non-city residents desiring service for the cost of providing and maintaining distribution lines, pumping facilities and other required costly infrastructure for services outside the City. These costs can be significant depending on how far those requesting service are from existing City facilities. There are additional maintenance cost issues when the City is required to maintain sewer and water lines which are not in city streets or rights-of-way. Encroachment permits would be required to access or place the facilities in non-City roadways or right-of- way. Based on these and other factors, the City Council determined it is not in the best interest of City residents to allow non-City residents to use our sewer or water systems absent an intergovernmental agreement or annexation. The City has allowed in limited instances, some sewer and water service outside the City through S:\JOHN\Sewer Service to Unincorporated Areas.doc intergovernmental agreements. However, these agreements typically involve specific unique circumstances, and may involve an exchange of service between the governmental entities, or other benefit to the City to offset the additional costs borne by the City. Ultimately, the most appropriate way to provide services to areas who desire City water and sewer is by annexing the area. Not only does it make providing the services more equitable, cost effective, and efficient, but it also provides access to other important and needed municipal services, not only utility services. City staff is available to work with people interested in receiving City services to assist them through the annexation process. S:\JOHN\Sewer Service to Unincorporated Areas.doc PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, March 1, 2007 ATTENDANCE LIST Name ---~ ~'~~ ~GruT~p e~ --- Organization ;1~ ' ~' i ~ Contact: Phone/ E-mail s,~ vt o F- ~' ~ G'I~-~=P~nc ~ ., ~ Z- ~f 3 S 2 Z ~- 4~ G l~~s ~ .~"l~7 ~~'~~1 ~. Cd ~ .3~ `_~~~~ ~.t ~s~~ ~ .~ ~ °~c~3- to i 1 r~ v~~J t~ ' cw~o\ ; 5l ray 1 - ill? car -' ~ lc~e-~. ~i-~. r .s ~~ . ~ P~Q C;~ - ~-- J 2 ~ 3 GG~ 3z?- sic ~ ~~~ -5 yy_ ~emis. PUBLIC STATEMENTS SPEAKER'S CARD Planninct and Develoument _ Committee of the City Council Committee Meeting Date ~ " You are invited to address the Committee under Public Statements on any subject that is listed on the Committee Agenda. Public statements are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. The Committee may, by simple majority vote, waive the time limit. No action will be taken; this Committee gathers information and reports back to the City Council. 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Please fill out a Speaker's Card and present it to the Committee Ghair: ~~ ~n e ~' Councilmember eil~Mem Name: ~L-i4 ~(/NC--~ ~.4 ~.5 !~ Company/ Organization: ~~ ~f- K E~.5 ~'s ~Z O ~ S ~ ~ ~' , ~ 1` ~~ ~ ~ /~~~ Address: ~ d Q?J 5 -~ e i~J Q ~ .~ y Phone: ~ 3 ~ • a 3n 5~ Fax/e-mail ~ Q n n ~. ~ ~'~ ~s ~G.~ ~'~2 Subject: PUBLIC STATEMENTS SPEAKER'S CARD Plannin4 and Develoament _ Committee of the City Council Committee Meeting Date ~~ You are invited to address the Committee under Public Statements on any subject that is listed on the Committee Agenda. Public statements are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. The Committee may, by simple majority vote, waive the time limit. No action will be taken; this Committee gathers information and reports back to the City Council. Please fill out a Speaker's Card and present it to the Committee Chair: ZaG~ ~~V n ~ Coluncilmember See-Benbem Name: '~ W ~ Company! 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