City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss public comments relating to the recently adopted
oversized vehicle parking regulations and direct staff as it deems appropriate.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:
At its meetings of October 24 and November 7, 2005, respectively, the City Council
introduced and adopted an Ordinance amending various provisions of Chapter 7.03
of the Culver City Municipal Code relating to the parking of oversized, non-motorized
and commercial vehicles (Attachment 2). Notification of the consideration of the
Ordinance included the various homeowners’ associations and neighborhood
groups; all residents on Culver Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and Elenda
Street; individuals who had requested notice or commented on this issue at past
Council Meetings; Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Business Association; The
Good Sam RV Club; and the Master Notification List.
One of the components of the Ordinance is a prohibition against the parking of large
motor vehicles, including recreational vehicles (RVs), on any public street, highway,
parkway or alley. An exception to this regulation allows for limited parking for 48
hours for the limited purpose of loading, unloading, cleaning, battery-charging, or
other activity preparatory or incidental to travel.
Meeting Date: 02/06/06 Item Number: A-1
AGENDA ITEM: Discussion of Public Comments Relating to Oversized 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: Published in the Culver City News on January 26 and February 2,
2006 (Attachment 1); Via mail on January 23, 2006: Homeowners’ Associations and
Neighborhood Groups; All residents on Culver Boulevard between Sepulveda
Boulevard and Elenda Street; Via mail or e-mail on January 23, 2006: Persons who
have requested notice or commented on this issue at past Council Meetings; Via e-mail
on January 30 and 31, 2006: Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Business Association;
The Good Sam RV Club; Via e-mail on February 2, 2006: Master Notification List.
Department Approval:
Carol Schwab, City Attorney (01/30/06)
CAO Approval:
Martin R. Cole for Jerry B. Fulwood
(01/30/06)
City Controller Approval:
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City Council Agenda Item Report
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 regulations and requested that 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.
On January 17, 2006, the residents submitted to City staff a proposal to revise the
newly adopted regulations to allow for a permit parking system for Culver City
residents (Attachment 4). In summary, the proposed permit process would allow a
resident of Culver City to park their RV along the curb in front of their residence, if
the vehicle has a permit affixed to the inside of its windshield. The proposal also
suggests that the Police Department be authorized to remove any vehicle that is in
violation of the permit requirements only after a three day (or shorter period) notice
has been posted on the vehicle. It has also been recommended in the proposal that
the permit parking system allow for the parking of RVs by an individual who is
visiting a Culver City resident.
Per Council’s direction at its January 9, 2006 meeting, City staff is providing the
above information for discussion and to further direct staff as it deems appropriate.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Public notification in Culver City News on January 23 and February 2, 2006
2. Ordinance No. 2005-009
3. Residents’ proposal
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Discuss public comments relating to the recently adopted oversized vehicle parking
regulations and direct staff as it deems appropriate.
MEETING DATE: 02/06/06
AGENDA ITEM: Discussion of Public Comments Relating to Oversized Vehicle
Parking Regulations.
ATTACHMENTS
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1. Public notification in Culver City News on January 23 and 1
February 2, 2006
2. Ordinance No. 2005-009 2-9
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ORpINANCE NO 2005-009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 703 OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PARKING OF OVERSIZED, NON-MOTORIZED
AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, 72-HOUR PARKING
LIMITATION AND VEHICLE HABITATION
WHEREAS, the City of Culver City has experienced an increase in
complaints regarding the parking and/or storage of oversized vehicles, including
recreational vehicles campers trailers and boats, on City streets in residential and
commercial areas throughout the City and
WHEREAS, the parking of such vehicles throughout the City has caused the
City and the community concerns regarding safety issues, including reduced visibility of
dnvers when backing out of dnveways and entenng intersections resulting from oversized
vehicles being parked on public streets and nghts-of-ways, as well as concerns of, visual
blight and persons living in vehicles and
WHEREAS, the public streets, highways, parkways and alleys are not
intended to be used for the storage of vehicles or vehicle habitation, and
WHEREAS
the City acknowledges that the temporary parking of oversized
and commercial vehicles is reasonably necessary for limited purposes such as activities
that are preparatory or incidental to travel and the loading and unloading of goods
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L3°NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, California,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows
SECTION 1 Chapter 7 03 of the Culver City Municipal Code is hereby
amended to add subchapter 7 03 600, et seq as follows
PROHIBITED AND LIMITED PARKING OF OVERSIZED,
NON-MOTORIZED AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
§ 7 03 600 Definitions
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703 605 Measurements
§ 7 03 610 Prohibitions
§ 7 03 615 Exemption
§ 7 03 620 Removal and Penalties
§ 7 03 625 Conflict of Provisions
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703 600 DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall
apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning
Any term that is not defined herein shall have the meaning as set forth in the
California Vehicle Code
Chief of Police shall mean the Chief of Police of the City of Culver
City or his or her designee
Commercial Vehicle shall mean any vehicle having more than two
axles or any single commercial vehicle or combination of said vehicles which
exceed twenty feet (20') in length, any single commercial vehicle or
combination of said vehicles eighty-four inches (84 ) or more in width, or any
single commercial vehicle or combination of said vehicles having a
manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand (10,000) pounds
or more A commercial vehicle includes a truck tractor but does not include
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truck without a camper or sports utility vehicle
Large Motor Vehicle shall mean any house car, pick up truck with
camper, recreational vehicle or any other vehicle, or combination of vehicles,
that measures more than twenty feet (20') in length, or is both more than
eight-four inches (84 ) in width and eighty-four inches (84") in height The
term "large motor vehicle" does not include a commercial vehicle as defined
herein, a pick-up truck without a camper or sports utility vehicle
Non-motorized Vehicle shall mean any trailer, boat, or any other
device that can be used for transporting persons or property, and is not self-
propelled
Motor Vehicle shall mean any passenger vehicle, pick-up truck
without a camper, sports utility vehicle motorcycle or motor-dnven cycle but
shall not include a house car
Police Department shall mean the Culver City Police Department
Residential District shall mean any area within the City that is zoned
R1 R2 R3, RLD RMD, RHD, and those portions of PD Zone districts which
are specified for residential uses
Vehicle Owner shall mean the registered owner or person who has
possession custody or control of any motor vehicle large motor vehicle or
non-motonzed vehicle
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703 605 MEASUREMENTS
To determine the width or length of the vehicles defined in this
subchapter, any extension to the vehicle caused by mirrors, air conditioners,
or similar attachments shall not be included
§ 7 03 610 PROHIBITIONS
A No person shall, at any time, park or leave standing any large
motor vehicle or non-motonzed vehicle on any public street, highway,
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parkway or alley except|109| In residential districts large motor vehicles or non-
motorized vehicles attached to a motor vehicle or large motor vehicle, which
are parked adjacent to the vehicle owners residence, are allowed for a penod
of time not to exceed forty-eight (48) consecutive hours for the sole purpose
of loading unloading cleaning, battery-charging or other activity preparatory
or incidental to travel|109| In residential districts, large motor vehicles, or non-
motorized vehicles attached to a motor vehicle or large motor vehicle, which
are parked adjacent to the vehicle owner's residence, may be allowed for an
additional period of time of up to twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, but no
more than a total of seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, provided an
extension has been granted by the Chief of Police
Any large motor vehicle, or non-motorized vehicle attached to a
motor vehicle or large motor vehicle, which is parked on a public street,
highway parkway or alley pursuant to either subsection (A)(1) or (A)(2)
hereinabove shall, at the end of the permitted penod of time, whether forty-
eight (48) or seventy-two (72) hours, be removed from its location and shall
not be parked on any public street, highway, parkway or alley for a period of
at least forty-eight (48) hours
No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of
any commercial vehicle shall park or leave standing any such vehicle on any
public street highway, parkway roadway, alley or thoroughfare for more than
three (3) hours, except
1 For such reasonable period of time in excess of three (3)
hours that may be necessary for the purpose of making pick-ups or deliveries
of goods wares, and merchandise from or to any building or structure or for
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the purpose of delivering materials to be used for repair, alteration,
remodeling, or construction of any building or structure upon a restricted
street or highway or|109| For such reasonable period of time in excess of three (3)
hours that may be necessary when such vehicle is parked in connection with
the performance of a service to or on a property in the block in which such
vehicle is parked or|109| For such reasonable time in excess of three (3) hours
that may be necessary to make emergency repairs
No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of
any motor vehicle, large motor vehicle, non-motorized vehicle or commercial
vehicle, which is six feet (6') or more in height, including any load thereon,
shall park or leave standing any such vehicle on any street or highway within
forty-five feet (45') of any intersection
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703 615 EXEMPTIONS
The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to the following
A Any government, public utility or emergency vehicle, or
Any motor vehicle, large motor vehicle, non-motorized
vehicle or commercial vehicle that is parked on any public street, highway,
parkway, roadway, alley or thoroughfare pursuant to a permit lease license
or other entitlement issued by the City
§ 7 03 620 REMOVAL AND PENALTIES
A Unless otherwise specified a violation of any provision of this
subchapter shall be deemed a civil offense and punishable by a fine
established by resolution of the City Council
Any vehicle found in violation of this subchapter may be cited or
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Department authorized by the Chief of Police in the manner and subject to
the requirements of this section and California Vehicle Code Sections 22651
and 22651 05
After any vehicle has been removed summarily as provided in
subsection (B) above, the registered and legal owners of the vehicle shall be
given the opportunity for a post-removal hearing to determine the validity of
the storage of the vehicle in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section
22852
The procedures for hearings provided for in subsection (C)
above shall be established by the Chief of Police and the hearing shall be
held by the Chief of Police or his or her designee Said designee shall not be
the person who directed the storage of the vehicle
The disposition of any stored vehicle shall be in accordance
with California Vehicle Code Sections 22850 5 through 22855
§ 7 03 625 CONFLICT OF PROVISIONS
In the event of any conflict between this subchapter and any other
provisions of this Code this subchapter shall control
SECTION 2 The title of Section 7 03 220 of the Culver Crty Municipal Code
is hereby amended as follows
§ 7 03 220 USE OF STREETS FOR PARKING, STANDING OR
STORING OF VEHICLES PROHIBITED
SECTION 3 Sections 7 03 220 (C) (D) and (E) of the Culver City Municipal
Code are hereby repealed (Note The provisions of repealed sections (C)(1) (D) and (E)
have been relocated and revised in new subchapter 7 03 600, et seq as set forth above in
Section 1 of this Ordinance and the provisions of repealed section (C)(2) have been
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revised and adopted as a new section (C) as set forth below in Section 4 of this
Ordinance )
SECTION 4 A new Section 7 03 220(0) is hereby adopted to read as
follows
Exemptions The provisions of subsections (A) and (B)
above shall not apply to the following|109| Any government, public utility or emergency
vehicle, or|109| Any motor vehicle, large motor vehicle, non-
motonzed vehicle or commercial vehicle that is parked on any public
street highway parkway, roadway, alley or thoroughfare pursuant to a
permit lease, license or other entitlement issued by the City
SECTION 5 Section 703 242 of the Culver City Municipal Code is hereby
repealed and replaced with a new Section 7 03 242 as follows
§ 7 03 242 REGULATING VEHICLE HABITATION ON PUBLIC
STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY
A Except in a venfiable emergency, no person shall use
any vehicle parked or standing upon any public street, alley, right-of-
way, public park or other public property as a temporary or permanent
substitute for a residence or dwelling unit
For purposes of this section|109| Evidence that a vehicle is being used as a
temporary or permanent substitute for a residence or dwelling unit
shall include, but not be limited to, use of the vehicle for living
sleeping, cooking and/or bathing purposes,|109| The term "vehicle" shall include any boat and any
device, operable or inoperable with or without wheels, by which any
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person or property may be propelled, moved or drawn upon any street
or highway including but not limited to, a motor vehicle mobile home
and trailer
SECTION 6 Pursuant to Section 512 of the City Charter, this Ordinance
shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption Pursuant to Sections 514
and 517 of the City Charter, prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days after the adoption,
the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be published in the
Culver City News and shall post this Ordinance or a summary thereof in at least three
places within the City
SECTION 7 The City Council hereby declares that, if any provision, section,
subsection paragraph, sentence, phrase or word of this ordinance is rendered or declared
invalid or unconstitutional by any final action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by
reason of any preemptive legislation, then the City Council would have independently
adopted the remaining provisions sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, phrases
or words of this ordinance and as such they shall remain in full force and effect
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of November 2005
ALBERT M VERA Mayor
City of Culver City, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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From;
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Guzman, Liz on behalf of Attorney, City
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:53 PM
lker, Heather
FW: Jan 17 deadline: Amendment for RV Parking
Original Message From: DavBreg@aol.com [mailto:DavBreg@aol.coml
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 2:31 PM
To: Attorney, City; Schwab, Carol; Fulwood, Jerry
Subject: Jan 17 deadline: Amendment for RV Parking
Attention: Heather S. Iker, deputy city attorney
Final Working document--Jan 17 deadline
1. (Modified) Permit parking system: For any legitimate resident of Culver City.
Attach copy of valid current RV registration to inside of windshield or to-be-specified
window of towed vehicle, visible to any Police Officer. Only street address without
apartment or unit numbers needs to be readable. Name and/or apt numbers may be blacked
out. The city and zip code needs to be readable.
Alternate only if desired by registered owner: Permit from city of Culver City to be
affixed to inside of windshield. Permit fee not to exceed clerical costs.
Location of above in windshield to be specified by city attorney.
Permit system for visitors to legitimate residents of Culver City to be determined by City
Attorney.
2. Parking along curb in front of residence owned or rented by RV owner.
City policy that no restrictions to be put in effect on this, except for any other
applicable State or City laws.
3. Parking in front of any other Ri or R2 residence. City policy to encourage and /or
allow owner, renter or other legitimate occupant of this residence to call police at any
time asking for posting three day notice to remove or be towed. If city wishes establish
one day notice or shorter.
4. If ticketed for Street Sweeping violation, immediately have Ticketing City employee
affix Notice to Remove with three day limit.
5. Strictly enforce No Parking 3 to 6 AM where posted.
6. Ticket offending vehicles without Permit (see point 1 above); post two hour Notice to
Remove or be Towed.
END OF WORKING DOCUMENT
Please review this and get back to me at (310) 837=.7332. Also email if
additional.
Thank you David Bregman, working closely with Mayor Vera
Please place copy in Mayor Vera's in-box.
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