Submitted By
Jill Velan, Parking and Mobility Services Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Authorizing Changes to Meter Hours for On-Street Parking Spaces in Downtown Oak Park and Parking Time Limits in Off-Street Parking Lots 3, 10, and 118
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Overview
Overview
On April 18, 2016 the Village Board voted to direct staff to implement a three hour time limit for the pay by space machines in lots 3, 10 and 118, as well as, install up to ten 15-minute meters (red tops) on Marion and Lake Streets in the Downtown Oak Park Area.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact
N/A.
Background
Since the start of construction at the Oak Park Station Development in Downtown Oak Park, the number of convenient short-term parking spaces has decreased significantly.
In response the downtown businesses requested (via a petition), that the surface parking lots in the area be designated with a 3 hour parking limit. In addition staff requested that several on-street meters be converted to 15 minute parking to help facilitate quick trips to those retailers.
Per Village Board direction on Monday, April 18th staff began changing signage in the parking lots to reflect the 3 hour limit and started an education process in the Downtown area with customers and businesses. The fifteen minute meters are also being installed.
Alternatives
The Village Board can seek another meeting for further review.
Previous Board Action
N/A.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A.
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
Parking and Mobility Services is Scheduled start MAP in the final phase.