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Title:
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Discussion of Enforcement of Recreational Vehicle Parking Regulations.
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City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss the enforcement of recreational vehicle (“RV”) parking
regulations and provide further direction to City staff.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:
On November 7, 2006, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2005-009 relating to
the parking of large motor vehicles (including RVs), non-motorized vehicles and
commercial vehicles (the “Ordinance”). Subsequent to the adoption of the
Ordinance, several Culver City residents who own RVs attended the January 9,
2006 Council meeting, at which time they voiced opposition to the newly adopted
Ordinance and requested the City Council reconsider its decision. In response to
their concerns, the Council requested that the residents submit any new information
they wished the Council to consider in determining whether to agendize this issue for
further discussion. At its meeting of February 6, 2006, the City Council reviewed the
information submitted by the residents and discussed the residents’ concerns and
opposition to the Ordinance. As a result of this discussion, Council determined to
leave the Ordinance in place, but requested that the Police Department suspend the
enforcement of the Ordinance, specifically as to RV parking regulations, for 30 days,
in order to give the residents ample time to find alternative locations to store their
RVs. At its meeting of March 6, 2006, Council requested an extension of the
suspension of enforcement for another 30 days, in order to give the residents
additional time to relocate their RVs. In addition, Mayor Vera indicated that he was
making efforts to locate property, on which the residents could park their RVs. This
Meeting Date: 04/17/06 Item Number: A-5
AGENDA ITEM: Discussion of Enforcement of Recreational Vehicle Parking
Regulations.
Contact Person/Dept.: Heather Iker/City
Attorney
Phone Number: (310) 253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Master Notification List (4/13/06).
Department Approval: Carol Schwab, City
Attorney (04/13/06);
CAO Approval: Martin R. Cole for Jerry
B. Fulwood (04/13/06)
City Controller Approval: City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
period of suspension of enforcement of the RV parking regulations expired on April
6, 2006.
However, at the last City Council meeting on April 10, 2006, discussion again
ensued regarding the enforcement of the RV parking regulations. Further, Mayor
Albert Vera indicated he was making progress in locating property for RV parking
and requested that enforcement of the RV parking regulations be suspended until
such time as he was able to resolve the issues with the property. It was not clear
whether there was consensus of the Council to continue to suspend the enforcement
of the Ordinance.
At this time, City staff is seeking clarification as to whether or not the City Council is
once again requesting an extension of the suspension of enforcement pending
Mayor Vera’s efforts to locate property, on which the residents can park their RVs.
Furthermore, staff is seeking confirmation that the remaining regulations set forth in
the Ordinance pertaining to non-motorized and commercial vehicles will continue to
be enforced.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Discuss the enforcement of RV parking regulations and provide further direction to staff.