Report back by City Manager on implementation of new parking rates and provide direction to staff regarding a refund process for parking fees paid in the Downtown Parking Zone from February 6, 2023, to February 6, 2024 pursuant to the period authorized under the Government Claims Act.
Elizabeth Wagner Hull, City Attorney
Ty Lewis, City Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council take the following actions:
1. Introduce for first reading by title only, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles amending Chapter 12.42 of Title 12 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code to clarify the process for setting parking rates, reestablishing the Downtown Parking Zone and other clean up measures.
2. Receive the report from the City Manager on the implementation and signage for the new downtown parking program (once effective).
3. Direct staff to implement the proposed process as outlined in this report to provide refunds of parking fees collected and citations from February 6, 2023 to February 6, 2024.