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EstabhshmentofPreferentialParldng ZonesAlt. RubidoixArea - Resolution • Page 2 2. Authorize and direct the Traffic Engineer to revise the specific pages of the Master Parking Schedule necessary to incorporate the amendment and distribute the revised pages to the appropriate personnel with directions to delete the amended pages and insert the revised pages in the appropriate tables. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS On March 2, 2011, the Parking, Traffic and Streets (PT &S) Commission met to review this matter; six (6) of nine (9) members were present. The Commission voted unanimously to continue the matter and requested the Public Works Department evaluate alternatives and present additional information at an upcoming meeting. On April 6, 2011 the PT &S Commission revisited this matter; seven (7) of nine (9) members were present. The Commission voted five (5) to two (2) in favor of the recommended revised PPZ restrictions to be in force only Monday thru Friday between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. BACKGROUND On March 2, 2011, the PT &S Commission reviewed this issue and voted to continue the proposal requesting that the Public Works Department explore other alternatives and present findings at an upcoming meeting. The Public Works Department reviewed the following options presented by PT &S Commissioners: — Conversion of streets to one -way: This alternative does not address area parking issues. — Implementation as a pilot program: Recommendation is for establishment of zones on one side of the eight (8) proposed street segments as a first phase of the program. Success of the first phase pilot area would determine if expansion of the program into adjacent blocks may be beneficial. — Parking Displacement: The Public Works Department reviewed the various streets and parking occupancy and determined there is sufficient parking for patrons and PPZ based on field observations. Based upon further evaluation, the Public Works Department recommended the PPZs as originally proposed. The original proposal was deemed the best alternative to accommodate both residents and park patrons, allowing for open parking for all motorists including residents, guests and park patrons on one side of the street. The Public Works Department returned to the PT &S Commission to review evaluation results and request reconsideration of the proposal. On April 6, 2011, the PT &S Commission revisited the proposal and heard additional public comments. Residents in support of the PPZs expressed concerns regarding declining quality of life stemming from increased use of Mt. Rubidoux and resulting escalations in on- street parking, traffic, debris, broken sprinklers, vehicle break -ins, etc. These residents feel that the proposal was a compromise that would provide some relief to the nearby residential neighborhoods while providing parking on one side of the street for park patrons. 32 -2