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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 OLD TOWN PARKING STUDY 12-04-06 AGENDA REPORT Agenda Item Reviewed: City Manager Finance Director MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 4,2006 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT, OLD TOWN PARKING STUDY SUMMARY: City Council approval is requested for a Consultant Services Agreement with Katz, Okitsu and Associates to perform an Old Town Parking Study. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the subject Consultant Services Agreement with Katz, Okitsu and Associates to perform the subject study. FISCAL IMPACT: The $47,420 project cost is proposed to be fully funded through reallocated CommLlnity Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds (Resolution No. 06-124 approved November 20, 2006). No impact to the General Fund is anticipated. BACKGROUND Old Town Tustin is the traditional center of Tustin and the City's original town site. First subdivided by Columbus Tustin, Old Town has become an enclave of turn of the century and pre-World War II development largely separated from the rest of the City. This separation gives Old Town its strong, unique identity, but it also isolates Old Town from the mainstream of community activity and traffic circulation, which has negatively impacted the area's economic development and business attraction. Businesses have been only partially successful at taking advantage of Old Town's unique location and small-town character by focusing on public events such as festivals, street fairs, a Farmers Market and similar activities to attract customers to the area. The City and Redevelopment Agency have been proactively involved in revitalizing Old Town by introducing new mixed use development, attracting new businesses, supporting the replacement of the City's existing Library, and introducing new street lighting, street furniture and landscaping in the area. It is the City of Tustin's continuing desire that Old City Council Report Consultant Services Agreement, Old Town Parking Study December 4, 2006 Page 2 Town Tustin become a vibrant and walkable town center offering shops and dining along with places to live and work. The introduction of new residents and businesses would generate more activity in and around Old Town and would greatly improve the existing sense of place and expand the economic viability of the area. However, non-residential uses need parking to thrive. Retail and other commercial uses require convenient parking spaces that can handle high turnover, and businesses need parking for their employees. A vibrant mixed use area's parking needs may shift throughout the day as people come to shop, employees head to work and residents return home in the evening. In addition, the availability of public transit, flexible shared parking programs, provision of publicly owned parking spaces (Stevens Square), in-lieu fees and other parking alternatives may help to reduce the demand for costly on-site parking while improving urban design, helping to preserve historic buildings and fostering economic redevelopment of the area. Although a majority of the Old Town built environment was constructed at pre-World War II land use and parking standards, the City of Tustin's General Plan and Zoning Code regulations do not currently differentiate development in new areas of Tustin from development in Old Town. Proposed intensification of uses and new development in Old Town have been required to meet current development standards, typically a set amount of parking for a given square footage or number of units, without regard to the neighborhood's particular mix of uses, access to transit, etc. The City has adopted zoning codes for the Old Town Tustin (Cultural Resources Overlay District and Overlay Parking District) that provides commercial and professional property developments or use conversions an alternative means of meeting on-site parking requirements including but not limited to the presentation to the City of a long-term lease of public parking spaces available within existing parking lots located within Old Town. It is staff's belief that traditional parking standards may represent a potential barrier to better development and can discourage or even prevent development and the introduction of mixed-use residential uses or introduction of customer-attracting commercial uses (such as restaurants, theaters, etc.) that would generate jobs and greatly increase the number of persons shopping and working in Old Town Tustin. Staff prepared and circulated a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking the preparation of a Parking Study to provide a thorough Supply/Demand Analysis and Alternatives Analysis by documenting the parking inventory within the portions of the C-2 Parking Overlay District affecting Old Town Tustin (See Attachment A). Based on the analysis, the selected consultant will evaluate and report options for providing new on- and off-street parking, modified parking standards, and alternative methods of addressing parking requirements within Old Town Tustin that would promote business attraction and economic development in the area. City Council Report Consultant Services Agreement, Old Town Parking Study December 4, 2006 Page 3 Parking standards for residential units and their guests are currently considered adequate and such parking provided for such units in Old Town Tustin will not be available for shared uses and are assumed reserved for residents and guests. Residential parting spaces shall, therefore, not be included in this parking analysis or demand analysis for non-residential uses. In response to the RFP solicitation, two proposals were submitted and evaluated and ranked by a staff selection committee. In addition, both responding consultant firms were interviewed by the selection committee. The committee considered each proposal's thoroughness and approach, the consultant's demonstrated experience and responsiveness to the RFP, whether the proposal contained an analysis of the project budget based on consultant work allocation, and that the final cost of the work was clear with an emphasis to include an all-encompassing proposal that does not require subsequent studies or change orders. After full consideration, the committee recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the subject Consultant Services Agreement with Katz, Okitsu and Associates to perform the subject study. Katz, Okitsu & Associates is a local Tustin firm, and is well qualified to perform the subject work. A copy of the draft Consultant Services Agreement is provided as Attachment B and is subject to City Attorney review and approval. Dana L. Ogdon Assistant Director Elizabeth A. Binsack Director of Community Development S:\Cdd\ccrepore\parking study report. doc Attachment A: Old Town Tustin Parking Study Boundary Map. Attachment B: Consultant Services Agreement with Katz, Okitsu & Associates. ATTACHMENT A Ll r~ f'i it fli fll ,,1 n;':! .~.......,._..... .",,~ \L p ^ "::1h 'iPi~11 ;~~~-'1 (', "q';' f, '',,,,''',-,If """,.. to', <l' : ~f> " '. '0 ~> ~~; 'A.'~ .. tf ;' m ,," fH PI! Miff' . . . . Cultural Resource Overlay Old Town Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation Parking Overlay District - Project Boundary ATTACHMENT B CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT This Agreement for Consultant Services (herein "Agreement"), is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF TUSTIN, a municipal corporation ("City"), and Katz, Okitsu & Associates, ("Consultant"). WHEREAS, Consultant is qualified to provide the necessary services and has agreed to provide such services; and WHEREAS, Consultant has submitted to City a proposal, dated October 18. 2006, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and is by this reference incorporated herein as though set forth in full hereat (the "Proposal"). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual agreements contained herein, City agrees to employ and does hereby employ Consultant and Consultant agrees to provide consulting services as follows: 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT 1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide those services specified in the "Proposal and Scope of Services" attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, (the "services" or the "work"). Consultant warrants that all services shall be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner in accordance with all standards prevalent in the industry. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms contained in Exhibit "A" and the terms set forth in the main body of this Agreement, the terms set forth in the main body of this Agreement shall govern. 1.2 Compliance with Law. All services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with all laws, ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City of Tustin and of any federal, state or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction. 1 .3 Licenses and Permits. Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. 1.4 Familiaritv with Work. By executing this Contract, Consultant warrants that Consultant (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the work to be performed, (b) has investigated the site of the work and become fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, (c) has carefully considered how the work should be performed, and (d) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by the City, Consultant shall immediately inform City of such fact and shall not proceed with any work except at Consultant's risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Officer. 1.5 Care of Work. Consultant shall adopt and follow reasonable procedures and methods during the term of the Agreement to prevent loss or damage to materials, papers or other components of the work, and shall be responsible for all such damage until acceptance of the work by City, except such loss or damages as may be caused by City's own negligence. 1 .6 Additional Services. Consultant shall perform services in addition to those specified in the Proposal when directed to do so in writing by the Contract Officer, provided that Consultant shall not be required to perform any additional services without compensation. Any additional compensation not exceeding ten percent (10%) of the original Contract sum must be approved in writing by the Contract Officer. Any greater increase must be approved in writing by the City Manager. 1.7 Special Requirements. Any additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, are set forth in Exhibits "B", "C" and "D" and are incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit "B", "C" and "D" and any other provision or provisions of this Agreement including Exhibit A, the provisions of Exhibits "B", "C" and "D" shall govern. 2. COMPENSATION 2.1 Compensation of Consultant. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, the Consultant shall be compensated and reimbursed in an amount not to exceed $47,420. 2.2 Method of Payment. In any month in which Consultant wishes to receive payment, Consultant shall no later than the first working day of such month, submit to City in the form approved by City's Director of Finance, an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. City shall pay Consultant for all expenses stated thereon which are approved by City consistent with this Agreement, no later than the last working day of said month. 2.3 Chanqes. In the event any change or changes in the work is requested by City, the parties hereto shall execute an addendum to this Agreement, setting forth with particularity all terms of such addendum, including, but not limited to, any additional Consultant's fees. Addenda may be entered into: A. To provide for revisions or modifications to documents or other work product or work when documents or other work product or work is required by the enactment or revision of law subsequent to the preparation of any documents, other work product or work; B. To provide for additional services not included in this Agreement or not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted practice in Consultant's profession. 2.4 Payment for Chanoes. Changes approved pursuant to an Addendum shall be compensated at the personnel hourly rates prescribed in Exhibit "C" hereto. Note: Exhibit "C" prohibits billing for travel. 2.5 Statement of Costs. Pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 7550, the total amount expended by the City relating to the preparation of any report or documents prescribed herein shall be set forth within the final edition thereof, in a separate section, in a statement substantially as follows: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 7550 the City of Tustin has expended the total amount of $ for the preparation of this report and/or documents. 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 3.2 Schedule of Performance. All services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed within any time periods prescribed in any Schedule of Performance attached hereto marked Exhibit "D". The extension of any time period specified in the Exhibit "D" must be approved in writing by the Contract Officer. 3.3 Force Maieure. The time for performance of services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of a public enemy, acts of the government, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such condition notify the Contract Officer who shall thereupon ascertain the facts and the extent of any necessary delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the Contract Officer's judgment such delay is justified, and the Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. 3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 7.7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until satisfactory completion of the services but not exceeding one (1) year from the date hereof, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the parties. 4. COORDINATION OF WORK 4.1 Representative of Consultant. The following Principal of the Consultant is hereby designated as being the principal and representative of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith: Rock E. Miller. P.E. Katz. Okitsu & Associates 17852 E. Seventeenth St. Suite 102 Tustin, California 92780-2142 It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing Principal is a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing Principal shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. The foregoing Principal may not be changed by Consultant without the express written approval of City. 4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the Director of Community Development of City unless otherwise designated in writing by the City Manager of City. It shall be the Consultant's responsibility to keep the Contract Officer fully informed of the progress of the performance of the services and Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. 4.3 Prohibition Aqainst Subcontractinq or Assiqnment. The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of City. 4.4 Independent Consultant. Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent consultant of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly independent consultant with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City. 5. INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION AND BONDS 5.1 Insurance. Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its cost, and submit concurrently with its execution of this Agreement, public liability and property damage insurance against all claims for injuries against persons or damages to property resulting from Consultant's performance under this Agreement. Consultant shall also carry workers' compensation insurance in accordance with California worker's compensation laws. Such insurance shall be kept in effect during the term of this Agreement and shall not be cancelable without thirty (30) days written notice to City of any proposed cancellation. The City's certificate evidencing the foregoing and designating City as an additional named insured shall be delivered to and approved by the City prior to commencement of the services hereunder. The procuring of such insurance and the delivery of policies or certificates evidencing the same shall not be construed as a limitation of Consultant's obligation to indemnify the City, its consultants, officers, and employees. The amount of insurance required hereunder shall include comprehensive general liability, personal injury and automobile liability with limits of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence. Coverage shall be provided by admitted insurers with an AM. Best's Key Rating of at least AVII. 5.2 Indemnification. The Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers and employees, from and against any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs, and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys' fees, for injury -to or death of person or persons, for damage to property, including property owned by City, and for errors and omissions committed by Consultant, its officers, employees and agents, arising out of or related to Consultant's performance under this Agreement, except for such loss as may be caused by City's own negligence or that of its officers or employees. 6. RECORDS AND REPORTS 6.1 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require. 6.2 Records. Consultant shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to properly perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. 6.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights or ownership of the documents and materials hereunder. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein. 6.4 Release of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of services under this Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT 7.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. 7.2 Disputes. In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, the injured party shall notify the injuring party in writing of its contentions by submitting a claim therefor. The injured party shall continue performing its obligations hereunder so long as the injuring party cures any default within ninety (90) days after service of the notice, or if the cure of the default is commenced within thirty (30) days after service of said notice and is cured within a reasonable time after commencement; provided that if the default is an immediate danger to the health, safety and general welfare, the City may take immediate action under Section 7.6 of this Agreement. Compliance with the provisions of this Section shall be a condition precedent to any legal action, and such compliance shall not be a waiver of any party's right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not cured. 7.3 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. No consent or approval of City shall be deemed to waive or render unnecessary City's consent to or approval of any subsequent act of Consultant. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement. 7.4 Riqhts and Remedies are Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party. 7.5 Leqal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain injunctive relief, a declaratory judgment or any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. 7.6 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant and constitutes an immediate danger to health, safety and general welfare, the period of notice shall be such shorter time as may be appropriate. Upon receipt of the notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter. 7.7 Termination for Default of Consultant. If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated, provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate damages, and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed to City. 7.8 Attorneys Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or it subject matter, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of suit from the losing party. 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; NON-DISCRIMINATION 8.1 Non-Liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement. 8.2 Covenant Aaainst Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in connection with this Agreement regarding any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry. 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 9.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by pre-paid, first-class mail to the address set forth below. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated forty- eight (48) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section. To City: CITY OF TUSTIN 300 Centennial Way Tustin, CA 92780 Attention: Elizabeth A. Binsack (Contract Officer) To Consultant: Rock E. Miller, P.E. Katz, Okitsu & Associates 17852 E. Seventeenth St. Suite 102 Tustin, California 92780-2142 9.2 Inteqrated Aqreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the parties and cannot be amended or modified except by written agreement. 9.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing. 9.4 Severabilitv. In the event that anyone or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement, which shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder. 9.5 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that by so executing this Agreement the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below. "City" Dated: CITY OF TUSTIN, a municipal corporation By: William A Huston City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: Douglas C. Holland City Attorney "Consultant" Katz, Okitsu & Associates By: Rock E. Miller Vice President EXHIBIT "A" PROPOSAL and SCOPE OF SERVICES J!>flJ//J(JSJ,.,' fOf Ole! Town Tustin Parking Study liitsu ...~ ,\ssociatcs <iII 17852 E. Seventeenth St. "'" Suite 1 02 .. Tustin, CA 92780-2142 ."Il! 714.573.0317 "" fax: 714.573-9534 koaoc@katzokitsu.com ... www.katzokitsu.com ... '" ;,i;jj '!!#If ".. 'M A' ... Los Angeles 323.260.4703 .~ fax: 323.260.4705 .,. Son Diego '" 619.683.2933 fax: 619.683.7982 " San Bernardino 909.890.9693 .,. fax: 909.890.9694 ,.". . Katz, Okitsu & Associates Planning and Engineering October 18, 2006 Ms. Maria Huizar, Chief Deputy City Clerk City of Tustin 300 Centenial Way Tustin, California 92780 Subject: PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN FOR THE OLD TOWN TUSTIN PARKING STUDY Dear Ms. Huizar: Katz, Okitsu & Associates is pleased to respond to this Request for Proposal from the City of Tustin to provide planning support for the Old Town Tustin Parking Study Project. We are well qualified, fully prepared, and eager to assist the City in this important project. The project offers great potential for success, however it is critical for a firm with our qualifications, resources, and commitment to be responsible for performance of this project. Our relationships with the City of Tustin, our closeness to the study area, and our firm's reputation in California further comprise our qualifications for this project. We are proud to welcome Traffic Data Services, Inc. to our team for this project. The resources of their firm will insure that we gather all parking counts on a timely and professional manner. We have fully considered the RFP requirements and our assessment of the project needs. We have assembled a team with the necessary qualifications, abilities, and availability to insure the proper and timely completion of this important project. Attached is the Technical Proposal and Appendices, which includes a copy of the "Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan" for your perusal in evaluating our qualifications. We attest to the fact that the attached qualifications, resumes, and all information submitted with the proposal are true and correct. I, Rock Miller, am authorized to contractually bind Katz, Okitsu & Associates for this project. Please contact me if you wish to discuss this proposal further or if you have questions. We look forward to working with City of Tustin on this important project. This proposal is valid for 120 days. Sincerely, /t}j{ /{~ Rock Miller, P.E. Vice President G:12006\06 Major ProposalslMA6663 - TU Old Towne ParkinglTU_OldTownPkg CvrLtr.MA6663.doc ..., - ...., - -... . ..., Table of Contents - ., 1 - PROPOSED WORK PLAN & SCHEDULE................................................................... 1 -, PROJECT UNDERSTANDING.......................... .................................................................................................. 1 PROPOSED WORK PLAN.............................................................................................................................. ....2 Task 1: Review Existing Studies and Parking Policies.............................................................................. 2 Task 2.' Identify and Interview City Staff and Key Stakeholders................................................................ 2 Task 3: Analyze Existing Parking Inventory and Usage............................................................................ 3 Task 4.' Parking Utilization.................................................................................................................. ......3 Task 5: Parking Duration/Turnover .. ........... ... ... ...... ............. .... ..... ........ ................ ....... ............................3 Task 6: Determine Current and Future Parking Needs............................................................................. 4 Task 7.' Develop Potential Solutions in Addressing Immediate and Future Parking Needs...................... 5 Task 8: Priority Ranking of Problem Areas............................................................................................... 6 Task 9: Evaluation of Alternative Parking Management Strategies/Implementation Plan ....................... 6 Task 10: Draft Report/Final/Meetings...................................................................................................... 6 PROPOSED WORK ALLOCATION By TASK T ABLE.......................................................................................... 7 PROPOSED WORK SCHEDULE............... .......................................................................................................... 8 - ...., . - .., . ., - , . 2 - RELATED EXPERIENCE ........................................................................................... 9 , FIRM OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................ .....................9 COMPARABLE EXPERIENCE.............................................................................................. ............................ 10 . 3 - STAFF QUALIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 17 , KATZ, OKITSU & ASSOCIATES' PERSONNEL ............................................................................................... 17 S UBCONSUL T ANTS................................................................................................................................ ........24 ORGANIZATION CHART.............................................................................................................................. ..24 . ., 4 - CON CL USI ON ...................................................................... ................................... 25 - 5 - ApPENDIX ............................................................................................................... 25 SAMPLE PARKING REPORT........................................................................................................................... 26 ..., . ., . , . .., . .., . -, .. Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~_ Planning and Engineering - ~; ,~'. I .lit .'.... . Proposal for the -- . ~ :~" '''''' , sl ~.- . "~;:':::;''''''Old Town Parking Stady ....., ,.~....~ ---, - ~~::::::.:.~' '"",,,, I L r' f T .. <.,,' ~ __ -..,A X~~ M", 'A_'~ \ n tne "-,,tv 0 usttn. I - Proposed Work Plan & Schedule The City of Tustin is requesting proposals to review parking in the Old Town Tustin area. The Old Town area is a traditional small town downtown retail and business area. It was not developed consistent with current commercial parking requirements and provisions. Much of the parking in the Old Town area is provided by on street parking and by off street parking facilities that are open to the public. Some of the newer developments provide private off street parking that is sized based upon contemporary parking requirements, however many properties provide substantially less parking then what is required by the current City Code. A windshield survey of development patterns and parking usage in the Old Town area suggests that there are generally available on-street parking opportunities in much of the study area. Also, the existing parking lots open to the general public are generally lightly used during most business hours. There are a number of successful restaurants in the Old Town area, and there is likely demand for additional restaurant uses that are often successful when provided in the Old Town environment. Parking demand for stalls near some of the existing restaurants is higher than in other areas of Old Town. This may generate limited concerns for additional parking in localized areas, and it also illustrates that additional restaurants may consume available parking stalls and contribute to a reduction in available parking for other uses. The City's goal is to improve the business climate in Old Town, however the existing development patterns, City Code parking requirements, and current parking management practices may inhibit the ability for the district to improve its business vitality. The City is initiating a study of parking conditions in the Old Town area to identify parking strategies that may allow for continued economic development, enhancement, and business opportunities in the Old Town area. The study will include the following areas of emphasis: . Identification and Documentation of Parking Supply, Demand, and Management Practices . Review of City Ordinances and Requirements that may not apply appropriately to the. Old Town area . Identification of strategies that may better utilize existing or expanded parking facilities . Identification of future parking provisions that are optimized to the future needs of the district . Identification of planning strategies and management strategies that may work better for the area Recommendations that are expected to come from a study of this type would include the following: . Analysis of parking utilization, duration, and turnover in desirable parking areas, to identify strategies that will optimally use existing parking areas. . Revisions to the City Code or a procedure to analyze parking needs for new developments in a systematic manner that is applicable to the development environment. n Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... Planning and Engineering 1 ;A:....,. " 1 ii(~... , Proposal (or the ~ ' ~>>'" ~ ~ -- ~ f ~~;;;';;;'-Old Town Parkin'i" Stady A '''''1.p111' . "__ .,;;;;p "~"';" . -.. ~'" - ~:_,-_p~ In thtf'Citv of Tustin . Potential new programs to better manage parking and demand for future parking, such as in-lieu fees, parking districts, or measures to construct new parking facilities to serve all needs of the district. The recommendations of this study will help the City to better understand existing parking patterns, management plans, and opportunities to facilitate continued vitalization of the area without the inhibiting factors that may stem from suburban parking supply and management practices TASK I: REVIEW exISTING STUDIES AND PARKING POLICIES Katz, Okitsu & Associates proposed project manager would visit the City and conduct a preliminary review of past studies and City files regarding parking. As part of the project, the consultant team will conduct a thorough review of all relevant parking studies and related projects including the General Plan; the pending ULI study of downtown land uses, design guidelines; City parking codes; enforcement policies, violations and requirements; any previous parking studies and other documents as applicable. Key information to be derived from the review includes: . Historical data (as available) for use in assessing parking demand and supply/demand trends and land use trends . Parking recommendations that may have been implemented as well as those that were considered but not implemented, and the reason that they were not carried forward . Current parking management and enforcement techniques TASK 2: INTERVIEW CITY STAFF Katz, Okitsu & Associates will work with City staff to define key issues to be addressed and to identify current problems. There are several critical issues to consider including: . Perceived areas of known parking deficiencies and types of causes . Areas of foreseeable growth or change in land use . Need for additional data collection based on review of City's efforts to date and data from past studies . Specific goals of public outreach and specific process in terms of the number and type of meetings These issues and many others will be reviewed during the interview. The interview will include one meeting with the consultant team, City staff and decision makers as determined necessary. Schedule We have estimated this phase can be completed within 4 weeks from its inception. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates Planning and Engineering 2 ~- , ,,~:}..:. I' t ~~'+: , ProposaJ.forthe ~ ~ ~- ~ "' . ~ ""= ~ ~:':';;'-"O!d Town Parking Sttrdy .A . .~"t ~ ,~,>.". . '" .' -....... . . '" "'-' 1." .. _ _,,,, . : . ""."""-""-~ .', In the e,ty of T Qst1n Produa Based on the findings of Tasks I and 2, Katz, Okitsu & Associates will prepare a summary report that identifies the initial opportunities and constraints a parking management plan would have on the goals and objectives of the Downtown Specific Plan as well the initial costs associated with such a plan. TASK 3: ANALYZE exiSTING PARKING INVENTORY AND USAGE Objeaive: To provide inventory of existing parking supply, utilization and duration As part of Task I, Katz, Okitsu & Associates will have already obtained and thoroughly reviewed previous parking studies and municipal codes relating to parking in the downtown area of the City of Tustin. Katz, Okitsu & Associates will prepare an inventory database of the parking supply in the study area to identify the location, number, and use restrictions for on-street and off-street public parking spaces and private non-residential spaces. To the extent possible, the City's available data will be incorporated into the database to minimize new data collection, such as utilizing the City's GIS files containing pertinent parking data. Katz, Okitsu & Associates will conduct parking inventory surveys in areas where existing parking data are not available to complement data already collected by the City. The information will be presented in both tabular and graphic format. TASK 4: PARKING UTILIZATION Katz, Okitsu & Associates will work with the City to design focused parking utilization surveys in the study area during which the occupied parking spaces within each off-street parking facility (as access can be obtained) and on-street locations will be counted. The two objectives of conducting a utilization survey are to analyze the adequacy of existing supply at respective parking facilities for the peak period as well as non- peak period and to determine the extent of potential parking demand fluctuations during the survey period (proposed to be from 9:00 AM-II :00 PM, on a typical weekday and typical weekend day). One approach is to walk the study area noting parking occupancy hour-by-hour. Another approach is to take a timed series of aerial photos throughout typical days; such as at 9 AM, I PM, 4 PM or other time periods. We will discuss the most appropriate approach with City staff during project refinement. TASK 5: PARKING DURATION/TuRNOVER Duration surveys will be conducted by noting license plate numbers of parked vehicles once per hour in limited locations. Plate numbers are then matched to determine how long a single vehicle occupied a space. The information from the surveys will determine occupancy levels and the parking duration characteristics associated with various land uses and lots (Le., does one lot have higher turnover than another, do certain lots tend to be used by commuters, or does one street have longer term parking for restaurants?). Average parking duration is used to evaluate the effectiveness and/or appropriateness of time and duration restrictions. It will also help in quantifying the demand for short-term versus long-term parking by land use type and will provide data on violations and other problems by type of parking supply. Parking duration surveys will be conducted on a sample basis because they are very labor intensive and costly. Locations will be chosen based on the results of interviews and the knowledge of areas that may experience meter feeding, parking intrusion, have a large number of businesses with special parking time limit needs, or other reasons for a focused duration survey. III Katz, Okitsu & Associates Planning and Engineering 3 ~,;, I "', · \ '. -..... . Proposal for the -, f " - ~ . - """'.~ ~:::::;'-O'd Town Parking Stf.1dy ..... "."J -_, ..._ -- "';':~' "'" ~ ~"" -- .. -m , __ _'T~";":'",,~..._~ -- . - In the City of Tustin. Product The parking space inventory will be summarized in tabular and graphic format. The inventory will be segregated by sub areas for subsequent analysis. Parking occupancy data will also be summarized by time period and geographic location to identify the key problem areas. The results of the employee/employer and user surveys (if optional task is selected) will be summarized. All graphic data files will be provided to the City in electronic file format for future use. TASK 6: DE.TE.RMINE. CURRE.NT AND FUTURE. PARKING NE.E.DS Objective: To estimate the existing and future parking demand The first element in this task will be to compile an existing and projected land use inventory through meetings with City staff. For purposes of preparing our cost proposal, Katz, Okitsu & Associates has assumed that the required land use information will be provided by the City of Tustin, with assistance from Katz, Okitsu & Associates in data formatting as needed. Limited amounts of land use verification will be conducted. Utilizing the land use inventory and parking space usage information, Katz, Okitsu & Associates will estimate current theoretical peak period parking demands within the study area on a block-by-block basis. Parking demand rates by land use type will be developed based on parking usage survey data, the City's parking code/ordinance requirements, Urban Land Institute data, and a considerable body of data that Katz, Okitsu & Associates has collected from other similar studies. The empirical parking utilization data will be utilized to conform/modify standard parking demand ratios utilized in planning studies based on City parking code rates. Katz, Okitsu & Associates will consult with City staff and representatives of the commercial real estate market to estimate the vacancy rate in the study area so that the empirical parking demand ratio can be related to occupied square footage. Historical assessment of land uses and parking demands are also very informative and helpful. As data is available, Katz, Okitsu & Associates will determine the trend in parking supply, parking demand and land uses over time. Factors such as office vacancy rates, time of day distribution, the multi-trip nature in key commercial areas, and impacts of mixed-use development will be examined. Katz, Okitsu & Associates staff have considerable experience in determining appropriate demand rates from a variety of studies for downtown/mixed-use areas throughout California. A comparison will be made between the observed (derived) rates and existing parking ratios and recommendations for new ratios will be made with respect to mixed-use land uses and pedestrian-oriented areas. As part of this task, the Katz, Okitsu & Associates team will evaluate the potential for joint development opportunities that would include retail above the first f1oor(s) of parking as well as any other revisions to the City's urban design and development criteria. Product An estimate of the existing parking demand, for both short duration and all-day parking will be developed by subarea within the study area. Parking demand rates by land use type will also be summarized and those .. Katz, Okitsu & Associates ...~ Planning and Engineering 4 , " ~; i' ,>:.." Proposal for the -- , ..>-: "~''', .. 0- . ~::;:'-Old Town Parking Stady , .t,.... ~ " __' ';/. r~;::;>__ , ' ,,' fr ""'" ' . '.....i.. .._.-:<2 " > ~"'~",,>w.,~.~" Inthe€ftvofTust:ln most appropriate for this study will be identified. Recommendations will be offered with respect to existing parking ratios. Parking ratios will be compared to those experienced in other communities and parking codes will be compared between City of Tustin and other cities. TASK 7: DEVELOP POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS IN ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE PARKING NEEDS Objective: To estimate future parking needs and identify expected future deficiencies Katz, Okitsu & Associates will estimate the future parking demands based on present usage characteristics, taking into account projected demand generated by new developments based upon expected versus maximum build-out of the proposed land use plan for the study area. In addition to the analysis of buildout conditions, Katz, Okitsu & Associates will analyze interim land use scenarios as appropriate and as data is made available by the City. Thus, a key aspect of this task will include an adjustment of the study area parking supply to reflect the parking spaces anticipated with new developments and any modifications or displacement of current parking. It is assumed that the City will provide the consultant team with growth forecasts, future land use information, and information regarding any planned parking supply projects in the study area. While each of the sub-areas within the study area may have distinct land use characteristics, the limited land available for parking structures or double decking of existing lots (and their controversial nature) means the supply and demand for parking will have to be estimated carefully and that shared use of parking capacity will play an important role in the future. One of the critical criteria in the determination of parking supply is the consideration of a maximum walking distance to the parking facilities. Katz, Okitsu & Associates will utilize a computerized spreadsheet model to convert land use to parking demands by subarea and to calculate the future parking surplus/deficiency by subarea. This spreadsheet will be made available to the City upon the study's completion, for staffs use as an inventory resource and to allow future updates as supply/demand changes. Katz, Okitsu & Associates will compare the estimated peak period parking demands to the available parking supply for each subarea for short- and long-term parking. Product Parking needs will be summarized by subarea in tabular and graphic format. This data will help to priority rank those areas of the City where parking solutions are most needed and to identify the type of parking most needed. This information will be also used as the basis for identification and evaluation of alternatives. All tabulations and spreadsheets will be provided to the City in electronic format. TASK 8: PRIORITY RANKING OF PROBLEM AREAS Objective: To prioritize the identified parking issues/problems. Based on the analysis in the previous task and input from City staff, Katz, Okitsu & Associates will develop a priority ranking of specific areas where either existing and/or forecast future parking issues are identified. Alternative solutions unique to each subarea will then be identified and evaluated. Katz, Okitsu & Associates will work with the City to develop and weigh the evaluation criteria that will be utilized to _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates Planning and Engineering 5 '~:{ :",' ., _ t ~ ~-.. l' Proposal for the .A-- w r w ", -- _' w -::::.;;:;,......0/0. Town Parking Stady , w...'t'" "'w'_" ~ ' '...4 '~::._~ " . ,,~...~"" I L._. c; f T tJ ',",",-'f' ..._~"',. H ~$'''''~~---' '"', Int_.~tyo us n priority rank the problem areas. For example, satisfying short-term (retail) parking demands versus long- term (employee) parking demands may be judged as a higher priority than simply meeting the total parking demand in certain areas. Based on input from City staff, Katz, Okitsu & Associates will priority rank the parking deficiencies that need to be resolved over time. Product Identification of areas with parking deficiencies and priority ranking for these areas TASK 9: EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE PARKING MANAGEMENT STRATEGIESIIMPLEMENTATION PLAN Objective: To select the best strategies for each portion of the study area. For each analysis subarea, Katz, Okitsu & Associates will develop a list of potential parking strategies to satisfy the assessed present/future parking needs. These strategies will encompass both operations and capital oriented strategies for both short-term and long-term time horizons. Each strategy will be evaluated in terms of potential impacts to the character of the area as well as potential impacts to adjacent residential communities. For example, simply requiring more parking of new developments could force existing storefront areas to recycle into parking areas, which could destroy the "walkability" and friendliness of certain blocks. In addition, some measures could potentially cause employees to seek parking in residential areas. The implications of each alternative parking management strategy will be reviewed and the potential for undesirable secondary impacts will be described. In addition to "standard" parking solutions, Katz. Okitsu & Associates will identify parking management strategies to address the City's parking needs. This will include but not be limited to parking restrictions, shared parking opportunities, static and electronic parking signs/systems, satellite parking lots and park and ride opportunities. Katz, Okitsu & Associates will identify and evaluate potential funding mechanisms for the City of Tustin to consider. These may include bonds, development impact fees, joint development projects, sales tax redistribution and other instruments. TASK 10: DRAFT REPORT/FINAL /MEETINGS Katz, Okitsu & Associates will submit for City staff review five (5) copies of the draft report and of all work assembled. We will be available to discuss the analysis/recommendations. Upon receipt of comments, Katz, Okitsu & Associates will incorporate them and submit the final report. We will deliver: I) Twenty-five (25) bound copies of the Final Report 2) One camera-ready reproducible (unbound) copy 3) Any maps and/or drawings (AutoCAD 2004 format) included in the report 4) One CD-Rom containing the report in Microsoft Word and in Adobe PDF format (for use on IBM- compatible PCs) Katz, Okitsu & Associates Staff will attend staff level meetings, Transportation Commission meetings, and City Council meetings. The budget estimate assumes multiple staff meetings plus one meeting each with _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ....~ Pfanning and Engineering 6 , ~~ ~;; j' l' i.... " Proposal- for the ;"'" r"'l' "',,,,,, ~-, ~ ~ -::::;::;'-Old Town Parkjng Stady .~ ~ - .~ "~"('" . ......;..;~:;..;;....;;;..",. - 1M!' 'it' g'~'~~:M''''~W~'- "In the,(Zi'tV of T usda the Transportation Commission and City Council. We would be available to attend public meetings as needed on a time-and-materials basis, outside the stated budget. As requested, an hourly cost for additional meetings is provided. Schedule We have estimated that Tasks 3-10 can be completed within 12 weeks from the completion following Tasks I and 2. Products A Draft report will be prepared for review by City staff, the City Council, and the public. The draft report will summarize the study methodology, analysis, findings, conclusions and recommendations, and will include tables and graphics as needed. Following receipt of comments from the City and public, Katz, Okitsu & Associates will provide a final bound report. All word processing, spreadsheet and graphic files will be provided to the City for future use. CONTINGENCY TASK (TASK II) This task and budget is reserved for work that is determined to be necessary but is not specifically addressed in the scope of work for other tasks. This task will not be invoiced without prior agreement with the City regarding the purpose of the authorization and the amount authorized. Project Manager / Associate Assistant Technician / TOTAL Task Activity QA-QC Planner Planner Graphics BY TASK 1 Review Existing Studies and Parking Policies 4 8 4 0 16 2 Interview City Staff 2 4 0 0 6 3 Analyze Existing Parking Inventory and Usage 4 8 8 0 20 4 Parking Utilization 4 8 16 0 28 5 Parking Duration / Turnover 4 8 8 0 20 6 Determine Current and Future Parking Needs 4 8 8 0 20 7 Develop Potential Solutions IS Addressing 8 8 8 16 40 Immediate and Future Parking Needs 8 Priority Ranking of Problem Areas 8 8 0 0 16 9 Evaluation of Alternative Parking Management 8 8 8 16 Strategies/Implementation Plan 40 10 Draft Report/Final Report/Meetings 8 20 28 40 96 II Contingency Q Q ~ Q 20 Total 60 94 96 72 322 nKatz, Okitsu & Associates ...... Planning and Engineering 7 l~; I "~ o' · , Jlt. t. 0 Proposal. for th e ....~ ~ r;.... " .- '"' --. ~ ~ ~;:::J.:t:?Jd Town Parking Surdy ~ k" _4~ __ ___ - -4' - -= , ... <...;; ,,\''' ~ _ -.1';1: '. . ,. :#""';;"I;;;<!d%';;"'~'-' .. In the Giw of Tun/a F~f:)SEO Desaiption 1.0 Review Existing Studies and Parking Policies 2.0 Interview City Staff 3.0 Analyze Existing Parking Inventory and Usage 4.0 Parking Utilization 5.0 Parking DurationlT umover 6.0 Determine Current and Future Parking Needs 7.0 Develop Potential Solutions in Addressing Immediate and Future Parking Needs 8.0 Priority Ranking of Problem Areas 9.0 Evaluation of Alternative Parking Management Strategies/Implementation Plan 10.0 Draft Report/Final/Meetings _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates Planning and Engineering 8 I ~ . '. ' ". . ; J' '. . ...,. - , ... -- - . , _ ,. _ - i. " -"':"" -.., ~ . . t . - .. . '--- --. - ".., .,~".., n ~ 2 - Related Experience ,.., .. FIRM OVERVI~\N ,., Founded in 1987, Kau. Okitsu & Associates provides planning and engineering consulting services to the public and private sectors. The firm specializes in transportation planning. traffic engineering. street and roadway design. Kau. Okitsu & Associates has 85 employees including Transportation Planners and 15 registered Civil and/or Traffic Engineers. Kau. Okitsu & Associates is a regional firm. based in and works primarily in Southern California. Work for the City of Tustin will be performed at our Tustin office assisted by Traffic Data Services. Inc (count vendor). . ., I IIIlI ..., .. I Kau. Okitsu & Associates has been involved in many of the largest public works and transit planning projects in Southern California. Our professional planning and engineering staff members are available to provide the City of Tustin the following services we offer: ; I Areas of expertise include: 'I III . Parking Studies . Transportation Planning . Traffic Signal Timing & Design . Traffic Calming . Traffic Impact Analysis . Circulation Analysis . Rail Transit Studies . Street Lighting Design . Signing & Striping Design . Work Site Traffic Control Design . Bikeway & Pedestrian Walk Design . Pedestrian Safety Studies . Street & Highway Design . Highway & Infrastructure Design . Intelligent Transportation Systems Studies & Design . Geographic Information Systems ..., iii n . 1 . r'1 I ,., I . r"l . ,., . PRIMARY OFFICE Katz, Okitsu & Associates 17852 E. 17th Street, Suite 102 Tustin, CA 92780-2142 Corporation 19 Years in Business Federal Tax Number 95-4515908 City of Tustin's Business Registration Certificate Number: 132903 Eight Owners/Principals 85 Employees I 5 Licensed Engineers Five Offices in California: Monterey Park (Corporate) Tustin Ontario San Diego Oakland PROJECT MANAGER Rock Miller, VP Principal Transportation Engineer Tel: 714.573.0317 Fax: 714.573.9534 Rmiller@katzokitsu.com ,., II _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates a_ Plannin~ and En~ineering 9 I n I . .. ,.., .. COMPARARl E t:YP[Qll='tJrl=' f"1 .. Dana Point Harbor Releasing Plan Parking Study and Update, Dana Point, California (1998-2006): Dana Point Harbor is a small craft harbor located in Southern Orange County, including over 2000 boat slips, plus commercial, educational, and recreational facilities. Katz, Okitsu & Associates has served in key roles for traffic and parking analysis for the Dana Point Harbor since 1998. In 2004, the firm prepared a parking management plan that resulted in · significant changes in management of parking in the core commercial area. This plan resulted in a substantial increase in the availability of public parking at times of past shortages. This was achieved through improvement of management practices, time limits, and identification of secondary parking areas where use could be increased. In 2006, the company is preparing an update to the parking management plan to facilitate expansion of Catalina ferry service and other new parking needs. Reference: Mr. Paul Lawrence, Manager Dana Point Harbor Leasing & Rev, County of Orange- Harbors, Beaches, and Parks, 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 205, Dana Point, CA 92629; tel: (949) 923-2286. ,.., II Ii III n . M r'I .. n ... r"" .. Red Hill Parking Study, Tustin, California (2006): Katz, Okitsu & Associates was retained by the City of Tustin to evaluate parking conditions along Red Hill Avenue, a major north-south street in the City. The purpose of the study of parking conditions along the street was to determine the expected effect of prohibiting on-street parking. The study examined the expected effects a parking prohibition along Red Hill would have on adjacent streets and parking lots, particularly its expected impact upon neighborhood parking in the area. The Study determined that in most cases there were an adequate number of both adjacent off-street and on-street parking spaces so that either could accommodate any displaced parking demand from Red Hill Avenue. In some cases parking demand along certain segments of Red Hill could not be accommodated off-street, and would likely be diverted to nearby residential neighborhoods unless appropriate parking regulations and/or a permit program were in place. The study report documented the results of the observations of parking supply and demand along Red Hill Avenue, adjacent neighborhood streets, and adjacent parking lots. The report was provided to the City to assist in determining appropriate parking policy and in making decisions that may affect traffic and parking conditions along Red Hill. Reference: Mr. Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer, City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780; tel: (714) 573-3263. n I IW n . ~ '1 . "1 . fl . Traffic & Parking Study for the Civic Center Area, Westminster, California (2006): Katz, Okitsu & Associates evaluated existing parking conditions, forecast future needs, and determined the feasibility of shared parking between the City Hall, a new college facility, a new City cultural center, a proposed new police facility and other uses in the Civic Center area. Katz, Okitsu & Associates also analyzed potential traffic impacts due to the construction of the new police facility. The traffic impact analysis calculated daily and peak hour trips expected to be generated by the new police facility, and distributed the trips to ten study intersections around the proposed project site. Level of service analyses were performed for the ten intersections for both a "base case" condition and a street closure condition. I r'J III il . _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~_ Planning and Engineering 10 r'1 I . ~....;o ..< ~ ~o~ '"1.--' -. .,' - _ 11 t~ .. Proposal. for the "t ~ ;:;;t; " _ 1......,~ t ~... ......... J ..., 0 ____ . .... -' _= ~ _.' - - -Parking Sfady ~" 6. /~.. r-, ~ TtI -:-" ","",,- ,~.~...lfrl ~r-i' - ~ .....",_..'" . . _~'1: . .. " fl .. ,., .. The street closure condition analyzed the feasibility and impacts of closing 15th Street/All-American Way to through traffic. Katz, Okitsu & Associates prepared forecasts of future parking demand for the study area for several alternative development scenarios. The study recommended the number of parking spaces needed to accommodate the parking needs for each scenario. Katz, Okitsu & Associates also provided conceptual mitigation measures for each scenario through parking lot restriping, a potential parking structure, and other measures. Reference: Mr. Adolfo Ozaeta, Associate Civil Engineer, City of Westminster, 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, CA 92683; tel: (714) 898-3311. r"l .. n . ,.., r ~ Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Master Plan, Newport Beach, California (2005-2006): Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian retained Katz, Okitsu & Associates to analyze its exiting and future parking needs and to develop a parking management plan in order to address possible future parking difficulties and maximize parking opportunities within the hospital campus. The study found that by 2012, the Upper Campus would have a parking demand of 1917 vehicles and the Lower Campus would have a parking demand of 1562 vehicles. It would be essential for Hoag Hospital to control parking in the Dolphin Structure and not allow employees of nearby buildings to park at the structure. A paid parking program in the Dolphin Structure would significantly discourage this behavior. Also the study recommended that the bottom floors of the Dolphin and South Structures for valet parking lot. The study also concluded that off- site exempt employees and volunteers parking would help alleviate any parking shortages on the Upper Campus. The recommendation included that a parking lot, of at least 250 stalls, be built within Y2-mile of Hoag Hospital. Katz, Okitsu & Associates presented all information in a PowerPoint presentation. The study is on going. Client/Reference: Mr. Langston Trigg, Vice President, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92658; tel: (949) 764-4477. .. n ~ c ,., . r'1 . rt II' Traffic Impact & Parking Study for the Providence Center, Fullerton, California (2004-2006): Katz, Okitsu & Associates was retained by Accretive Realty Advisors, who is proposing to remove an existing retail building in an existing business center, and construct a mixed-use development including 52 condominium units with underground parking, 12,000 square feet of retail space, a food court, 81,725 square feet of additional medical office space and a 530-stall parking structure and 98-stall surface parking lot. The project is located at the southwest corner of Laguna Road and Bastanchury Road in the City of Fullerton. The study analyzed II intersections in the vicinity for the Existing, Near Term, and Year 2025 scenarios. In all scenarios analyzed, the study found that the proposed project would have no significant impact at any intersection according to the significant impact criteria set forth by the City of Fullerton. Roadway improvement recommendations were made at several locations to improve circulation and better manage traffic flow in the project's immediate vicinity. The report also forecasted the parking demand of the proposed project. The mixed-use nature of the center is ideal of shared parking among the various land uses. Reference: Mr. Mark Miller, City Traffic Engineer, City of Fullerton, 303 West Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832; tel: (714) 738- 6330. ., . I '" .. I ~ 11 . J ,. Katz, Okitsu & Associates a_ Planning and Engineering II n I 11II '~ - ~ ,_ - .. - k~ I~""t, I tt t ..,. ~-~. _ "": .. ProposaL~or the t::= j' ~~ ~ '-~...... 'I, I. ..:-' ". ~.-r7Co>! .. ,"', ~ .."~. ~, ,~~~ 4,'ParkingStady .\ ,~~, ,....- I . -#.~ ~ ' -:.._~~. 01 Downtown Parking Meters Feasibility Study, South Pasadena, California (2005): The City of South Pasadena requested an analysis of the feasibility of installing parking meters in the City's downtown commercial and adjacent residential areas. The need for parking meters in the City has arisen due to the need to better manage time limit parking in commercial areas of the City. Kau, Okitsu & Associates prepared the study. The study was prepared to analyze existing parking conditions in the downtown area and in areas with heavy on street parking that is not primarily attributed to residences. We conducted an inventory of existing parking supply and demand in relevant areas. The installation of parking meters was recommended on certain commercial streets ....'-,....,. and streets adjacent to public facilities in the downtown area of South Pasadena, The study concluded that the City could achieve the maximum amount of parking meter revenue while minimizing overall program cost by metering only certain streets rather than the entire downtown areas. Reference: Mr. Sean Joyce, City Manager, formerly with the City of South Pasadena (now City Manager for Irvine CA 949-724-6246), City of Irvine, I Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92623. Embassy Court (Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy) Parking Study, Brea, California (2005): In December 2005, the City of Brea was evaluating the parking needs of a potential Conditional Use Permit for a proposed hairdressing academy to operate within the Embassy Court commercial center. Kau, Okitsu & Associates was retained to examine whether the proposed use would result in parking deficiencies at the project site. We collected existing parking demand data at the commercial center and the Brea Civic and Cultural Center, due to a reciprocal parking agreement between the two buildings. Forecast parking demand from the proposed academy was added to the existing demand to determine future on site parking adequacy. In addition, a shared parking calibration model was created to forecast hourly parking demand based upon operating hours of the businesses. We determined that the amount of parking stalls shared between Embassy Court and the Civic Center would be adequate to meet the expected parking demand after Toni & Guy relocates into Embassy Court. Reference: Ms. Adrienne J. Gladson, AICP, Associate Planner, City of Brea, I Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821; tel: (714) 990-7674. Ii ~ ,.., I .. r'l I . ,., .. ,.., I . ..., . ,.., . I ; m "1 ~ .. n . :"~~'-Il' -! ::,~= .J --nO JB '~!l' " .- -- I' .--. -"'iUD9 l- ._.-0 [ l II-it] I=.-t.--g [ ~ I.J c-lc...=J [ )1 =:'--.A11E:JDc:::::::J [ ~'---"JaJO:- l ,i '1,r ~ ,_ _. ~~~ I ~IJ~ ....--.....1 Wilshire Rodeo Plaza Parking Analysis, Los Angeles, CA (2005): Kau, Okitsu & Associates was retained to evaluate the current parking demand at Wilshire-Rodeo Plaza. Comprehensive parking data of the Plaza was gathered to determine the current parking demand of the Plaza. The site is a mixed-use property. Wilshire-Rodeo Plaza is predominantly used for office space with a number of retail tenants, such as Nike and Burberry, occupying the street level. In order to identify the variations parking demand patterns in the Plaza, Kau, Okitsu & Associates documented the usage of the existing parking spaces during a typical week. Parking data were collected for one week between the hours of 8:00AM and 9:00PM. In addition, all visitors were observed to determine whether they were visiting the office or retail component of the site. ,., . I I I Shared Parking Study for Town Square Place, City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2004): A developer requested a shared parking study for their Town Square Place project in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The project consists of a 112-room hotel, 14,500 sf of restaurant and 17540 sf of retail use. " . I .. Katz, Okitsu & Associates g. Planning and Engineering 12 " . ~ .- ~~ _ '* r _-;...... ~ ~<'t, . ..J...:.-i.-:.....~ ~ " -=~.......' f".: ,r" Proposal-for the ~~""." i (") ~. L . ~ P Id Stad ......'1 i'" . Katz. Okitsu & Associates determined that 371 parking spaces were adequate for the proposed land use. The study was reviewed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. n ,.., Avalon Hotel Parking Study, Beverly Hills, CA (2004): The 86 room Avalon Hotel and the 143-seat Blue on Blue Restaurant within the hotel has limited on street parking. The hotel has 68 parking spaces on site and an additional 133 spaces at other facilities. Hotel and restaurant guests are encouraged to use the hotel's free valet service as well as on-street parking. Katz, Okitsu & Associates examined the parking demand at the hotel and restaurant to determine whether the current valet system was sufficient for parking needs. The study found that there was sufficient parking capacity available for the hotel with its own and arranged capacity to accommodate hotel and restaurant guests. There was also sufficient on street parking capacity for restaurant patrons. . III n I III " . n . San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA Traffic & Parking Study (2004): The County of Los Angeles requested a traffic and parking study be conducted for the proposed San Pedro and Peninsula YMCA expansion and construction project. The project would include consolidation and redesign of four separate parking lots into one totaling 190 on-site spaces; redesign and expanded walking trail; new one story building; and consolidation of three northern access driveways into a single driveway. Katz, Okitsu & Associates provided analysis of the existing conditions at intersections of Bandini Street/3rd Street and Bellmarin Drive/3rd Street; a trip generation study of the existing YMCA facility. during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak periods; and analysis of ingress/egress issues at the existing YMCA driveway on Bandini Street. ,.., I . n . '1 . Culinary Arts & Economic Development Campus, Long Beach Community College District Traffic & Parking Study, Long Beach, CA (2004): The Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) requested a traffic and parking study at the site of the Los Coyotes Diagonal in Long Beach, CA for a proposed Culinary Arts & Economic Development Campus. which would be open for classes from 7 AM to 10 PM. Katz, Okitsu & Associates performed the traffic and parking study as part of the environmental documentation. The traffic and parking study included traffic analysis in the surrounding project area; CEQA environmental documentation; a project trip generation report; parking/access analysis based on the applicable City codes; as well as access and vehicle storage requirements for up to three driveway layouts. ., .. .., I tj . J Downtown Parking Study, Ventura, CA (2003): Katz, Okitsu & Associates prepared a parking study for the City of San Buenaventura's Downtown Specific Plan Update. The study documented the current parking supply and demand under standard conditions and determined the need for anticipated future parking within the study area. It included recommendations for parking increases and enhancements to meet near and long term needs of the Downtown Specific Plan. Katz, Okitsu & Associates conducted field surveys and analyzed parking spaces on City streets and public parking lots. Katz, Okitsu & Associates will be projecting future parking needs for the Year 20 lOin the downtown area. Reference: Mr. Thomas Mericle, City Transportation Engineer, City of San Buenaventura, 50 I Poli Street, Room 120, Ventura, CA 93002; tel: (805) 654-7774. I ,., . ,., I King Fahad Mosque Traffic and Parking Monitoring Program, Culver City, CA (2003): In order to accommodate increased use of their facility in Culver City, King Fahad Mosque undertook an I _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~_ Planning and Engineering 13 I '1 . A ;.- _'" _ _ ,. . ~ "I "",:" ~. ~fIIt" l~ "., -=~~" l "f .' .. Propos_for the ~'.....,., l C'\ ~.... I ~~eJif.$ P ki Stad' .A. ~.f. ~,,..~ '---~ r'1 I . ,.., enlargement of the prayer hall, kitchen and eating area. The City of Culver City requested a study to determine that the amount of parking was adequate to meet demand and that mosque patrons were parking in the designated parking areas. Katz, Okitsu & Associates conducted a parking study to collect data on peak usage during the typical non-Ramadan schedule of worship on two Fridays, three months apart. The study examined available parking spaces, use of off-site parking, number of vehicles entering and leaving, auto occupancy, number and general approach and departure direction of pedestrians entering and leaving the mosque and total number of mosque occupants during the parking study times. The firm attended meetings with the City and discussed required mitigation measures as necessary. .., II ,.., I . . Santee Court Parking Structure Traffic Impact Study, Los Angeles, CA (2003): A developer proposed to construct a 43S-space multi-modal parking structure on a 23,890 sf site at 636 Maple Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. The garage would be built over an existing MT A bus layover facility that would be located on the ground floor. The City Zoning Administrator responsible for the area requested that the traffic study include a comparison analysis examining potential traffic impacts from a one-story 19,112 sf retail structure on the site, rather than a parking structure. Katz, Okitsu & Associates prepared a traffic study forecasting the trips generated by each development scenario and evaluated the impacts on the surrounding roadway system. The study concluded that neither the proposed parking garage nor the alternative retail use would create any significant roadway impacts within the project study area. ,... . n . I .., I . Shared Parking Analysis for Monterey Park Mall/NBC Seafood Restaurant, Monterey Park, CA (2003): Katz, Okitsu & Associates conducted a shared parking analysis for the City of Monterey Park Redevelopment Agency to document parking demand during peak parking periods and to determine if there was sufficient parking supply to accommodate the demand generated by the NBC Restaurant. The firm performed parking occupancy counts in the mall to determine current parking utilization; calculated parking requirements based on City Code to determine if there were any deficiencies for existing shopping center uses; calculated parking generation forecasts for the restaurant to determine if there was sufficient parking available within the center; calculated the parking supply that would be required to accommodate existing shopping center uses and the NBC Restaurant as a separate entity; and estimated the parking needs of future uses that might fill vacancies at the mall. Katz, Okitsu & Associates found that the Mall had sufficient parking supply during most weekday and weekend hours but that parking on mid-day and late evening hours was near capacity. The firm provided recommendations to ensure that adequate and efficient parking was provided for all uses of the mall. ,., . '1 . f1 lIiI ,., I '1 . Atlantic Time Square Mixed-Use Development Traffic Impact Analysis, Atlantic Boulevard/ Hellman Avenue, Monterey Park, CA (2003): The Atlantic Time Square is a proposed 69-acre mixed. use development consisting of 150 residential units, a 40,000 sf theater, 23,000 sf of restaurant space, 137,000 sf of specialty retail, and a 1,300-car parking garage to be located on Atlantic Boulevard near Hellman Avenue in Monterey Park. Katz. Okitsu & Associates conducted a traffic circulation analysis for the proposed project to determine traffic impacts at 10 intersections. The firm performed weekday AM and PM and mid-day Saturday traffic counts; turning movement counts; assessing local circulation, performing a field survey of traffic operations; computing the potential number of trips generated by the project and collecting information on other proposed developments in the project. The firm also conducted a parking analysis, calculating levels of service, and determined if the proposed project will impact the monitored Congestion Management Program regional network. I .., . I 3 _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates g. Planning and Engineering 14 I 1 . !- --- " .. '"' .. ~ . ~('j-< I tf' \1' ' '-., I . f~ ," Prop 0 sGl. for the .,~ -'- ! t. ,.J.--r7~ I .. "', ~ .,.r- J. -,.,;=-=$~._ ~~nf!!!~kjngSfady ~, ,~.~~ ,--- ,"".' j . -~.. . - - ;:._...~s:!: ~. .. r 4 " . ,., Ventura County Museum of History and Art Expansion Traffic and Parking Study, Ventura, CA (2003): The Ventura County Museum of History and Art, located in downtown Ventura, California, proposed a facility expansion from 15,000 sf to 39,000 sf. The project includes a meeting hall, library, new art galleries, an outdoor discovery center, storage, bathrooms and mechanical rooms, offices, classrooms and a new display hall. The existing off-street parking area contains five parking spaces and the number of parking spots would remain the same after project completion, but would be relocated to a new on-site area. Katz, Okitsu & Associates provided a traffic and parking analysis for the project. The study examines the trip generation and parking demand created by the expansion based on City of Ventura traffic study guidelines and parking codes. Reference: Mr. Thomas Mericle, City Transportation Engineer, City of San Buenaventura, 50 I Poli Street, Room 120, Ventura, CA 93002; tel: (805) 654-7774. n . ., . . .. l'"'1 .. n San Jose Federal Courthouse FEIS Traffic and Parking Analysis, San Jose, CA (2002): Katz, Okitsu & Associates prepared a traffic impact analysis of 33 intersections in downtown San Jose during the AM and PM peak periods. The study also addressed the parking needs for the courthouse and surrounding area, since the courthouse would be developed with a limited supply of parking. As part of the parking analysis for the EIS, the firm supplemented a parking database to enhance the shared use parking analysis. Katz, Okitsu & Associates staff also participated in the public hearing process and developed a TRAFFIX model. 11II I I ,., . IDEA Institute Parking Study, Santa Ana, California (200 I): Katz, Okitsu & Associates was retained by the City of Santa Ana to analyze parking for a proposed IDEA (Interdisciplinary Digital Exploration of the Arts) School Institute located in downtown Santa Ana. The project scope included an inventory of the existing parking supply and demand throughout the downtown area, including on-street, off-street, public and permit parking lots. The proposed parking demand for the site was then broken down throughout the existing parking lots to determine where parking would be most feasible, to determine a parking management plan for the proposed site that optimized the existing parking. Reference: Mr. T.e. Sutaria, City Traffic Engineer, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, M-21, Santa Ana, CA 92702; tel: (714) 647-5604 " I "., M I I Embassy Court (Diamonds Billiard Club) Parking Study, Brea, California (2000): In July 2000, the City of Brea retained Katz, Okitsu & Associates to conduct a parking study to describe the parking demand analysis done for the changes in use proposed for the Diamonds Billiard Club in the Embassy Court located in the City of Brea. The primary focus of the study was to determine whether or not the available parking supply can accommodate parking demands for the hotel, the mix of tenants in the commercial center, plus the dance floor/entertainment use, given the varying hours of operation for the land uses in the vicinity of the Embassy Court complex. Katz, Okitsu & Associates concluded that there were no adverse parking impacts on the current parking supply included in the reciprocal parking agreement among the Embassy Suites Hotel, Embassy Court, and the Brea Civic and Cultural Center. Thus, there was no need for additional parking spaces for the proposed change in use for the Diamonds Billiard Club. Reference: Mr. Steve Hardy, AICP, Associate Planner, City of Brea, I Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821; tel: (714) 990-7674. f'"1 I ,., . ,.., . 3 ,. Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~_ Planning and Engineering /5 I f1 . ......-;..;- '- ~ ~. "ok;"" 'l~a4lf, ' f. y'. \1: .~*" '"': _" Proposol..for the ~ ,-~----.~'"" =~-' ~ t. _ I 4 '~~'-rl : .. ..., s: _w- >. '" '. .~-=$ CO -....... - :P!!..~king Stady A ,,...~,c- _______ "'....- j .,' -..-.'- ............ .9__ - I ,.., I . City of San Francisco West of Van Ness Parking Assessment, San Francisco, California (2000): The City of San Francisco provides a very limited supply of public on-street and off-street parking. The City has created a parking impact analysis program to address shortages and guide in planning. Katz, Okitsu and Associates was retained by the City to determine and document the parking supply and the characteristics of demand in nine areas of San Francisco, constituting about one-half of the City. Our work included data collection, surveying of public opinion, and extensive field inventory. Survey results were collected and maintained in GIS format for future access and analysis. Reference: Mr. Ronald Szeto, Dept. of Parking & Traffic, City of San Francisco, (415) 554-9805. 1 . I ,., Fontana Civic Center Parking Study, Fontana, California (2000): Katz, Okitsu & Associates is currently preparing parking needs assessment for the City of Fontana as part of their Civic Center Master Plan update. The study includes quantifying existing parking demand and utilization, and the quantification of future parking needs for the expanded Civic Center. Katz, Okitsu & Associates is working with the City's architect and various municipal departments as part of the on-going planning effort. Reference: Mr. Ray Bragg, Community Redevelopment Director, City of Fontana, 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335; tel: (909) 350-7697. IlII I ,., . Downtown Parking Management Program, Monterey Park, California (1999): The City of Monterey Park received a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Call for Projects grant to implement this program. The purpose of the Downtown Parking Management Program is to improve mobility and reduce congestion in the downtown area. Katz, Okitsu & Associates was the lead consultant firm for this contract. The City and the community's Task Force representatives sought an assessment of the parking needs for the downtown district and the identification of recommended strategies to mitigate existing and future traffic congestion resulting from development. Another goal of the study was the development of a pedestrian plaza in the downtown that encouraged visitors to walk or take transit between retail destinations. The downtown Central Business District is bordered to the north and south by residential neighborhoods, so the effects of spillover parking are a major issue. Staff planners developed the baseline Traffic Utilization Study that identified existing on-street and off-street parking usage, peak hours for traffic movement, and properties which could serve as potential shared-parking sites. Reference: Ms. Amy Ho, Transportation Program Manager, City of Monterey Park, (626) 307-1260. I 'l . '1 II ~ ,., . '1 .. I ~ " . . I ,. Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~_ Planning and Engineering 16 I ~ (:I --- -=~ ~' '" "....~V'. "'t,\ ~ "LL.~r ". .=-'...... Jl < -'~ ~ : ," Proposol. for the ~......., , ..., G ..r-' - = ~~. ,rParking Stady .IJ". ~ /-i' ." r. ,-- -. - ... ,- ~;".. ,'...~, ~.""""$- 1 - ~ if . ""'#01;'" . " .. ~ ~ ' .'J f1 IlIII 3 - Staff Qualifications n . KATZ, OKITSU C\, .65sr)("_I~"T"t:S' P'r:::P.... ')l\Jl'lrI_ n ~ Rock Miller, P.E., P. T.O.E - Principal Transportation Engineer Mr. Rock Miller is a Vice President/Principal Engineer for Katz, Okitsu and Associates. Mr. Miller is a registered Traffic and Civil Engineer in the State of California and has over 30 years of traffic planning, design. and operations experience. As the former City Traffic Engineer for Costa Mesa and staff Traffic Engineer with the County of Orange, he is thoroughly familiar with the latest capabilities and requirements available and expected from cities and municipal governments. For the past 18 years, Mr. Miller has been a consultant at the senior or principal level in the field of traffic engineering. He is nationally recognized as an expert in pedestrian safety and circulation design. Mr. Miller has been responsible for completion of a wide variety of unique transportation projects. including an extensive array of services in support of street improvement. He is also expert in signing and striping. street lighting, work site traffic control, impact analysis, and the design of street and highway improvements. Mr. Miller is well regarded for his ability to apply strong fundamental traffic engineering knowledge to custom situations. Education MS, Civil Engineering, UC Davis (1976) BS, Civil Engineering, UC Davis (1973) " . " . Registration Prof. Engineer, (Traffic) CA. #1139 Prof. Engineer, (Civil) CA. #29493 Prof. Traffic Operations Engineer, #205 I Year Entered Profession 1976 I Professional Affiliations Member, International Board of Direction: Institute of Transportation Engineers I I I . Dana Point Harbor Releasing Plan Parking Study and Update, Dana Point, California: Principal-in-Charge. Dana Point Harbor is a small craft harbor located in Southern Orange County. including over 2000 boat slips, plus commercial. educational, and recreational facilities. Katz. Okitsu & Associates has served in key roles for traffic and parking analysis for the Dana Point Harbor since 1998. In 2004, the firm prepared a parking management plan that resulted in significant changes in management of parking in the core commercial area. This plan resulted in a substantial increase in the availability of public parking at times of past shortages. This was achieved through improvement of management practices. time limits, and identification of secondary parking areas where use could be increased. In 2006. KOA is preparing an update to the parking management plan to facilitate expansion of Catalina ferry service and other new parking needs. . Downtown Parking Meters Feasibility Study, South Pasadena, California: Principal-in-Charge. The City of South Pasadena requested an analysis of the feasibility of installing parking meters in the City's downtown commercial and adjacent residential areas. The need for parking meters in the City has arisen due to the need to better manage time limit parking in commercial areas of the City. Katz. Okitsu & Associates prepared the study. The study was prepared to analyze existing parking conditions in the downtown area and in areas with heavy on street parking that is not primarily attributed to residences. We conducted an inventory of existing parking supply and demand in relevant areas. The installation of parking meters was recommended on certain commercial streets and streets adjacent to public facilities in the downtown area of South Pasadena. The study concluded that the City could I I I I 3 3 I _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates _ Planning and Engineering 17 I I .f'""'_~_..._ " ."- ~:...,. ~4lf '..l:-L....\~ . . -. t f~ . .. ProposoL. for th e '1'~. } - .. - _ ", ~ -=~ '-. l -,._~~~aJil;~-R ,?~~kingStady '......a......':~ ~ --I' - ~#~, ~ L.:..-'-~ oj L.J T I ~ achieve the maximum amount of parking meter revenue while minimizing overall program cost by metering only certain streets rather than the entire downtown areas. . Institute of Transportation Engineers, District 6, International Director (2004-2006): Mr. Miller completed 4 years of service to the Institute of Transportation Engineers District 6 Board, serving 13 Western States, and served as the District President in 2000-200 I. In January 2007 he will have completed his 3rd year of a 3-year service as one of the International Directors for District 6 (ITE). . Instructor - University of California, Institute for Transportation Studies: Mr. Rock Miller, P.E., is retained by the University of California, Institute of Transportation Studies, to conduct two classes that are presented several times each year throughout California. He is the lecturer for topics including Highway Capacity, Level of Service Analysis for highways and intersections, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. . City of San Francisco West of Van Ness Parking Assessment, San Francisco, California: Principal-in-Charge. City of San Francisco provides a very limited supply of public on-street and off-street parking. The City has created a parking impact analysis program to address shortages and guide in planning. Katz, Okitsu and Associates was retained by the City to determine and document the parking supply and the characteristics of demand in nine areas of San Francisco, constituting about one-half of the City. Our work included data collection, surveying of public opinion, and extensive field inventory. Survey results were collected and maintained in GIS format for future access and analysis. . Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing Study (Phase I & II) Santa Monica, California: Project Manager. Mr. Miller led a multi-disciplinary team in the development of plan for enhancement of pedestrian mobility for ten major corridors in the City of Santa Monica. The project team included an Architect/Urban Planner, a Landscape Architect, and two pedestrian mobility specialists. The project addressed substantial community concerns over pedestrian safety and mobility. The project team achieved a consensus for various pedestrian circulation improvements through a series of public workshops and meetings. Recommended measures include an innovative "in-ground" crosswalk flasher warning system at ten locations. The project is completed. . Second and Fourth Street Streetscape Study, Santa Monica, CA. Mr. Miller led Katz, Okitsu & Associates contributions to a multidisciplinary team to provide streetscape improvements in downtown Santa Monica along two commercial roadways that travel parallel to the Third Street Promenade. The Promenade is the retail anchor for a widely recognized downtown commercial development. The streetscape improvements are an important component to a program to improve the vitality of adjacent streets to increase commercial opportunities in the downtown area. . Town Plaza, Culver City, California: Mr. Miller has consulted with Culver City on numerous projects in the downtown area. A recent project analyzed traffic and parking needs for a proposed multi-screen cinema project that would utilize parking that was already available in nearby parking structures. The project was constructed successfully and has helped to stimulate a renaissance in downtown Culver City. . Embassy Court Parking Study, Brea, California: Principal-in-Charge. In December 2005, the City of Brea was evaluating the parking needs of a potential Conditional Use Permit for a proposed hairdressing academy to operate within the Embassy Court commercial center. Katz, Okitsu & Associates was retained to examine whether the proposed use would result in parking deficiencies at the project site. We collected existing parking demand data at the commercial center and the Brea Civic and Cultural Center, due to a reciprocal parking agreement between the two buildings. Forecast parking demand from the proposed academy was added to the existing demand to determine future on I n . ~ I I I I I I I I = I .., .. I _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates _. Planning and Engineering /8 I m - .' . I ~I .- . .' -.. .... . . _ _ . _ - -- _ H _. · Prop o sol. for the . .0 '~r--'<ing Stady "'- '" ,- ~'~- - . tI'l r"I . site parking adequacy. In addition, a shared parking calibration model was created to forecast hourly parking demand based upon operating hours of the businesses. It was determined that the amount of parking stalls shared between Embassy Court and the Civic Center would be adequate to meet the expected parking demand after Toni & Guy relocates into Embassy Court. . Various Parking Studies, Anaheim, California: Principal-in-Charge. Katz, Okitsu & Associates has prepared numerous parking studies in the City of Anaheim for retail, office, commercial, hotel, restaurant, residential, and church-related developments. Parking characteristics for each site had to be identified by studies of comparable facilities and agreed to by City staff. The results of these surveys and analysis were then compiled into a final parking study to address total parking demand and shared parking opportunities for each site. To date we have conducted over 40 parking studies. . Mater Dei High School Traffic Study, Santa Ana, California: Project Manager. Conducted a study of existing and future traffic and parking conditions at the campus of Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana for incorporation into an EIR. The existing campus generates substantial traffic and parking on arterial highways and neighborhood streets in the vicinity. The traffic study analyzed arterial traffic level of service and changes in neighborhood parking demand. The study was prepared for an Environmental Impact Report addressing a master plan for the 2100 student campus. . Orange County Marine Institute Expansion Project, Dana Point, California: Principal-in- Charge. Katz, Okitsu & Associates was retained by Abacus Project Management to conduct a parking analysis for the Orange County Marine Institute. The Institute is located within the Dan Point Harbor property that offers marine education to young school students throughout Southern California. Katz, Okitsu & Associates analyzed the traffic and parking impacts of a proposed expansion of the facility. The traffic analysis required unique traffic generation estimates, based upon the varied unique usages of the site. The parking and circulation analysis also required special consideration of high bus usage. . Articles I Publications I Awards ).- Safety in Marked and Unmarked Crosswalks, Article in ITE, Traffic Engineering Council Newsletter, May 2000. ).- 2002 WesternlTE Editors Award - Institute of Transportation Engineers District 6 - For the Article In Pavement Flashing Crosswalks - State of the Art by Rock Miller, PE and George Dore, PE. Article Published in WesternlTE November-December 200 I. ~ 43rd Annual Award Best Technical Presentation - Crosswalks: How Does the Chicken Cross the Road? - Jackson Hole ITE Conference in May 2005. . '1 . n . n . r'l '~:.J .. I I I I ..., . n " . J " .. ~ . ,., . J ., Katz, Okitsu & Associates g. Planning and Engineering 19 ..., II ~ a "" -- ~ - ~ 4: ~ . .........: fI{~. , '3 , -.. " . t.; .. Proposal. for the l' . -._" t." , .,.......,~ ! ..., 0 .- '. ,=~~. wn -Parking Sfady ~-... .'iio../4"' ..~_____.-., ", '4 4 ~"'-.,..,._..~--- "....._~... __ ,,--- I' " _n' . _.-.s.------~ n ~ Ronn Knox - Associate Planner ,., Mr. Knox is an Associate Transportation Planner for Katz, Okitsu & Associates. Mr. Knox has 14 years experience in travel demand forecasting, traffic impact analysis, highway and transit ridership modeling, transportation model development, statistical analysis, origination and destination analysis, parking studies, bicycle studies, trip generation development, and transit planning. Prior to joining Katz, Okitsu & Associates, Mr. Knox worked for the County of Orange and in the private sector developing micro and macro models for travel demand forecasting and management traffic impact and parking studies, conducting origin-destination surveys, and statistical analysis. Some his project that he has been involved with include: Education MS, Management Science, California State University, Fullerton (1991) BA, Management Information Systems & Finance, California State University, Fullerton ( 1985) r-, . r, I Year Entered Profession 1992 . ; I I . Red Hill Parking Study, Tustin, California: Project Manager. Katz, Okitsu & Associates was retained by the City of Tustin to evaluate parking conditions along Red Hill Avenue, a major north- south street in the City. The purpose of the study of parking conditions along the street was to determine the expected effect of prohibiting on-street parking. The study examined the expected effects a parking prohibition along Red Hill would have on adjacent streets and parking lots, particularly its expected impact upon neighborhood parking in the area. The Study determined that in most cases there were an adequate number of both adjacent off-street and on-street parking spaces so that either could accommodate any displaced parking demand from Red Hill Avenue. In some cases parking demand along certain segments of Red Hill could not be accommodated off-street, and would likely be diverted to nearby residential neighborhoods unless appropriate parking regulations and/or a permit program were in place. The study report documented the results of the observations of parking supply and demand along Red Hill Avenue, adjacent neighborhood streets, and adjacent parking lots. The report was provided to the City to assist in determining appropriate parking policy and in making decisions that may affect traffic and parking conditions along Red Hill. . Downtown Parking Meters Feasibility Study, South Pasadena, California: Project Manager. The City of South Pasadena requested an analysis of the feasibility of installing parking meters in the City's downtown commercial and adjacent residential areas. The need for parking meters in the City has arose due to the need to better manage time limit parking in commercial areas of the City. Mr. Ronn Knox prepared the study. The study analyzed existing parking conditions in the downtown area and in areas with heavy on street parking that is not primarily attributed to residences. Mr. Knox conducted an inventory of existing parking supply and demand in relevant areas. The study concluded that the City could achieve the maximum amount of parking meter revenue while minimizing overall program cost by metering only certain streets rather than the entire downtown areas. . Fairway Villas Parking Study, Orange County, California: Project Manager. Mr. Knox conducted a parking study for a proposed condominium conversion project in unincorporated Orange County. The proposed project consisted of converting an existing 32-unit apartment complex into a 32-unit condominium complex. The study determined the adequacy of the existing parking facilities and proposed parking supply for the proposed condominium conversion. Included in the analysis was an evaluation of the adequacy of shared on street parking with nearby land uses, particularly the nearby residential areas. Parking adequacy was determined based on the findings of a parking occupancy I I ~ I I I I J r"l . J ... Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~_ Planning and Engineering 20 I I ..r- _.; ~ ~ #P"' - ~ >- ~ ~o~, I -:-', =~ . t'.f .. Pro.posol..for the I - -, .. t ~" ........ ,i "', 0 ~ '. J ,~~ _ _' , n -Parking Stady .,A-. .. _,~ ... ~ ~Il" " - it -,. ~~ ~ ... -.... ~~ J.; ,~_",,,,~/'---- .-- - ..-., . ~~.s.."1:..~ . l.~, I I survey, which showed actual parking supply and expected parking demand for the site and surrounding neighborhood. The parking occupancy survey determined that on-site parking supply could be expected to exceed parking demand. Katz, Okitsu recommended stipulations in the community CC&R's to ensure full utilization of available parking spaces. . Church Parking Study, La Habra, California: Project Manager. Katz, Okitsu & Associates conducted a parking study for Calvary Chapel La Habra in the City of La Habra. The Church is established in a former retail center on Euclid Street in the City of La Habra. The parking study analyzed the adequacy of on-site and off-site parking for the existing Church uses as well as a proposed coffee shop to be open to the public. The proposed coffee shop would occupy space once devoted to a cafe and reserved for internal Church functions. Mr. Knox addressed the feasibility and necessary scope of a shared parking arrangement with the off-site land uses. The feasibility study was based on several issues, including the availability and convenience of surplus parking, the extent of parking deficiency of on-site parking, and traffic and parking conditions at the off-site locations. The adequacy of proposed parking was evaluated using the shared parking methodology outlined in the Urban Land Institute study Shared Parking; with hourly accumulation of parking revised to reflect local conditions and local land uses. The results of the field surveys and analyses were compiled into a report for review by the City of La Habra staff. Recommendations were made regarding appropriate parking supply for the proposed use. . Dana Point Harbor Releasing Plan Parking Study and Update, Dana Point, California: Project Manager. In 2006, Mr. Knox is preparing an update to the parking management plan to facilitate expansion of Catalina Island ferry service and other new parking needs. The update included reviews of time limits, parking on the island, the proposed expansion and relocation of parking for appropriate uses, employee parking, possible remote parking locations, shuttle services, special event parking, and current opportunities and needs. The study evaluated alternative solutions and made recommendations for the most appropriate solutions for parking management at Dana Point Harbor. . Old Town Pedestrian Crossing Study, Tustin, California: Project Manager. Katz, Okitsu & Associates prepared a study to analyze an uncontrolled marked pedestrian crossing location at the intersection of Main Street at Prospect Avenue in the Old Town area of the City of Tustin. The study evaluated the physical, environmental, and operational characteristics of the crossing at this location to determine if it was a candidate for removal or improvement. The study also reviewed the accident history at the location, and evaluated potential enhancements that could improve the safety or effectiveness of the marked pedestrian crossing. Mr. Knox evaluated the location to justify retention or removal of the marked crosswalk. The criteria used in the evaluation included crossing purpose, pedestrian usage, traffic and parking conditions, safety considerations, proximity to controlled crossing locations, feasibility of or presence of enhancements, environmental factors, accident history, proximity to pedestrian generators and bus stops, and appropriate traffic control options. '1 . .., . 1 . ", I I I IJ . I ~ . I I ~ '1 I ,.., .. I .. Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~_ Planning and Engineering 21 I I _ ",",M__ ~ '" :.... '" ~~~, 1 ~_~: . -::-'...... 1. ~.: 10 ; ," Pro.posol.-for the ~....,.., I,. r..... -', I ~~t3"' .0 1_: S ad "'. ...1c?' .. . ~ ~'!" --.~-~ .\;olIG. .rctWlJ ~~"mg t y ,~..~, ' ..--- -- ,~ :..:...-~~~ Joel Falter - Principal Transportation Planner, QAt QC Joel Falter has 26 years of transportation planning and parking analysis experience in Southern California. Mr. Falter is the manager of Katz, Okitsu & Associates' Monterey Park office, and he has managed many city-wide transportation planning projects and is extremely familiar with the local transportation issues and challenges these projects present. The range of projects he has managed includes city-wide and area-wide transportation master plans, traffic impact analyses for numerous development projects, goods movement and trucking studies, parking studies, bicycle master plans, and travel demand modeling studies using a variety or macro and micro modeling software. Mr. Falter has managed numerous projects, which assessed a large number of locations including the Los Angeles County Congested Corridors Study that evaluated over 180 intersections. Some of the citywide traffic studies he has completed include Monterey Park, Montebello, Colton, Mojave, Maywood, La Puente, La Mirada and Rosemead. Some of his parking-related studies include: . Monterey Park Downtown Parking Management Program, Monterey Park, CA: Project Manager. Mr. Falter assessed downtown district parking needs and developed a list of strategies to mediate existing and future traffic congestion resulting from development. The City also wished to further develop a downtown pedestrian plaza to encourage visitors to walk or take transit between retail destinations. The downtown Central Business District is bordered to the north and south by residential neighborhoods, so the effects of spillover parking are a major issue. Mr. Falter was the lead consultant for this contract and developed the baseline Traffic Utilization Study that identified existing on-street and off-street parking usage, peak hours for traffic movement, and properties which could serve as potential shared-parking sites. . Manama Port Master Plan Traffic and Parking Analysis, Manama, Bahrain: Project Manager. The Port of Manama, Bahrain proposed to develop various mixed-use waterfront improvements to be constructed in two phases. Phase I included 92,000 square meters of mixed-use development projects and 1,000 parking spaces. Phase 2 included an additional 13,500 square meters for mixed uses and 1,000 for additional parking spaces. Mr. Falter managed the travel forecasts and parking demand analysis elements of the transportation master plan portion of the Manama Port Master Plan. . Ventura Downtown Specific Plan Update Parking Study, Ventura, CA: Project Manager. The study sought to document the current parking supply and demand under standard conditions and determine the need for anticipated future parking within the study area. It included recommendations for parking increases and enhancements to meet near and long term needs of the Downtown Specific Plan. Mr. Falter conducted field surveys and analyzed parking spaces on City streets and public parking lots. The area of study is bounded by the US 101 Ventura Freeway on the south, the SR-33 Ojai Freeway on the west, Sanjon Road/Crimea Street on the east and Buena Vista StreetlPoli Street on the north, incorporating the downtown core area of the city. He found that the downtown area had sufficient parking capacity to accommodate typical demand. Mr. Falter projected future parking needs i ~ D ,., . ,.., .. '1 . I I I I I I ", I "'1 . J ~ . Education MS, Transportation Engineering, UC Berkeley (1980) BA, Transportation and Regional Planning, SUNY Buffalo (1979) Year Entered Profession 1979 Affiliations Institute of Transportation Engineers American Planning Association Women's Transportation Seminar J ... Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~_ Planning and Engineering 22 '1 . I . __.- _ --"~_ ~ ~ ill': <C ....~ ~O-t,. 'I'" ' . - ~." "''': , u Proposol.. for the '\ ~ ~~ - .-. ~ r"' tt I , .. ....,. I "', C .c~ ~, - .= ~~~'OwlJ -Parking Stady ~~..~,~ / .. __" ,-'Ii ....._ _ .,. --:-. . _........ ~ ~ ~ ~ "'f' .; ,. I ~._ '1 II r-, . for the Year 20 I 0 including natural growth, known, and anticipated major developments in the downtown area. Recommendations included a shared parking analysis and a parking management plan. . Wilshire Rodeo Plaza Parking Analysis, Los Angeles, CA: Project Manager. Katz, Okitsu & Associates was retained to evaluate the current parking demand at Wilshire-Rodeo Plaza. Comprehensive parking data of the Plaza was gathered to determine the current parking demand of the Plaza. The site is a mixed-use property. Wilshire-Rodeo Plaza is predominantly used for office space with a number of retail tenants, such as Nike and Burberry, occupying the street level. In order to identify the variations parking demand patterns in the Plaza, Katz, Okitsu & Associates documented the usage of the existing parking spaces during a typical week. Parking data were collected for one week between the hours of 8:00AM and 9:00PM. In addition, all visitors were observed to determine whether they were visiting the office or retail component of the site. . Fontana Civic Center Parking Study, Fontana, CA: Principal-in-Charge. Mr. Falter directed the parking needs assessment portion of the City's Civic Center Master Plan update. The study included the quantification of existing parking demand and utilization as well as future parking needs for the expanded Civic Center. Mr. Falter worked with the City's architect and various municipal departments as part of the on-going planning effort. A key element of this analysis was the development of a parking demand assessment and needs analysis for the new library, which will be expanded from local branch status (8,430 sf) to regional facility status at 105,000 sf. . Santee Court Parking Structure Traffic Impact Study, Los Angeles, CA: Project Manager. A developer proposed to construct a 435-space multi-modal parking structure on a 23,890 sf site at 636 Maple Ave. in downtown Los Angeles. The garage would be built over an existing MT A bus layover facility that would be located on the ground floor. The City requested a traffic study to include a comparison of potential traffic impacts from a one-story 19,112 sf retail structure on the site, rather than a parking structure. Mr. Falter prepared a traffic study forecasting the trips generated by each development scenario and evaluated the impacts on the surrounding roadway system. The study concluded that neither the proposed parking garage nor the alternative retail use would create any significant roadway impacts n the project study area. . King Fahad Mosque Traffic and Parking Monitoring Program, Culver City, CA: Project Manager. In order to accommodate increased use of their facility in Culver City, the Mosque undertook an enlargement of the prayer hall, kitchen and eating area. The City of Culver City requested a study to determine that the amount of parking was adequate to meet demand and that mosque patrons were parking in the designated parking areas. Mr. Falter conducted a parking study to collect data on peak usage during the typical non-Ramadan schedule of worship on two Fridays, three months apart. The study examined the availability of parking spaces, use of off-site parking, number of vehicles entering and leaving, auto occupancy, number and general approach and departure direction of pedestrians entering and leaving the mosque and total number of mosque occupants during the parking study times. . Santa Monica Airport Park, Santa Monica, CA: Project Manager. Mr. Falter managed the assessment of the parking impacts of a new park to be developed along 23rd Street in Santa Monica on the grounds of the Santa Monica Airport. He recommended measures to avoid loss of parking at the site and analyzed the layout of existing parking lots and identified opportunities to enhance their effectiveness via re-striping. 'l . I n , . i I I I I il . J I 3 I J " . .. Katz, Okitsu & Associates _. Planning and Engineering 23 r"1 . I f"l I SUBCONSUL TANTS I " I Traffic Data Services, Inc. Traffic Data Services, Inc. (TDS) is pleased to team with KOA for providing traffic data collection, as required for this project. TDS is located in Santa Ana and is a full-service fully insured (including professional liability) traffic data firm that was created over 18 years ago to provide accurate traffic data in a timely matter. As a leader in traffic data collection, their experienced staff has completed numerous surveys throughout southern California. Their goal continues to be consistent quality service and customer satisfaction. TDS has been involved in numerous citywide and other major data collection projects. Some projects the company has completed in the proposed study area cities include, various turning movements and ADT counts, Tustin Citywide Counts, Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway 7-day counts and various parking data collection. I I ; ORGANIZ~TI()N ':4l\Qr I I I I I r-, . ,., I . J .., III ,., . J .. Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~_ Planning and Engineering 24 I I ~ '~", - - '-' ~-'t,,, ; . -" w , --=._.._., ~..: .," Propos_for the ~-., 1 c-. ~ .'. - ~~ '" D ,., S...J .J>.-. 4-,1.:, .. ..... ~~... -..;-:-~,~I. nrar~ng tuvy ,-;,...~.,.~ ~ _.- . ."'.. . . - ~~.5iL~_ ~ € f I ,., .. 4 - Conclusion ,., . Per the RFP requirements, the fee estimate is presented in a separate sealed envelope. Katz, Okitsu & Associates understands that the project may be partially or wholly funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Redevelopment Agency, General Fund, or other funding sources. ,., . n II Katz, Okitsu & Associates trusts that the information in this document has provided City of Tustin with the information required to positively judge our firm's qualifications, suitability, and interest in this study. Any questions regarding the scope of services and qualifications may be directed to Mr. Rock Miller at (714) 573-0317. The proposal is valid for 120 days. " Ii 5 - Appendix I I I Katz, Okitsu & Associates has provided a "Sample Parking Report" per the RFP requirements. .., . f"1 I .., ,.., I . r'"I . ,., ii II .. ., . ,., . r"1 II ... Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~_ Planning and Engineering 25 - ... ~ -.' ~ {~;. I ~ _ · -.,. :~~~ . Proposa! for the .....:',~~ . " t~ -:_~. _-- ~ ' _ : -:".~:.'!'~ -To~n Parking Study "~~" .--..~- ,- ..J--':'_'~ .~~:;,-",,#L""""":;;;''''''''''' --' lri.tJre--€jty of Tustin - .. - -. .. ..., - ..., . ..., - " .. .... - r.. 1... ""'I , I -. t- .. ... .. . ,..., -. .... L.l ...., - ...., - SAMPLE PARKING REPORT 1..1 - ,..., . Katz, Okitsu & Associates Planning and Engineering 26 - ,., . .., . n . ,., . ., . "'1 I . Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report ., . .., . July 2006 ,., . Ii . Prepared for: .., . Vintage Marina Partners 34512 Embarcadero Place Dana Point, CA 92624 (949) 496-6177 .., . ~ . Prepared by: .., ,. Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~_ Planning and Engineering 17852 E. Seventeenth Street, Suite 102 Tustin, CA 92780-2142 (714) 573-0317 . ,., . .., . Job No.: JA5978 .., . ~ . .., - 17852 E. Seventeenth Street Suite 102 Tustin, California 92780-2142 714.573.0317 fax: 714.573.9534 koaoc@katzokitsu.com www.katzokitsu.com Los Angeles 323.260.4703 fax: 323.260.4705 Ontario 909.890.9693 fax: 909.890.9694 San Diego 619.683.2933 fax: 619.683.7982 Oakland 408.608.7707 fax: 408.255.3971 rKatz, Okitsu & Associates ...... Planning and Engineering July 31,2006 Mr. Brian Dunn, Vintage Marina Partners 34512 Embarcadero Place Dana Point, CA 92624 Subject: Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Dear Mr. Dunn: Katz, Okitsu & Associates is pleased to submit the attached report addressing parking management in Dana Point Harbor. The report provides an update on the parking supply in the Harbor area, including reviews of time limits, parking on the island, the proposed expansion and relocation of parking for appropriate uses, employee parking, possible remote parking locations, shuttle services, special event parking, and current opportunities and needs. This report was prepared as a follow-up to the November, 2004 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan which reviewed Dana Point Harbor parking needs during all phases of construction of the proposed parking structure and the Dana Point Harbor Commercial Core Reconstruction Project. This study describes the results of the analysis of parking conditions and presents the recommended parking management plan for the present and until parking is disrupted by the reconstruction of the commercial core. If there are any comments or revisions that require my response, please notify me as soon as possible. It has been a pleasure to provide this study to Vintage Marina Partners. Please contact me if you require any additional information, or if you have any questions about the report. Sincerely, ~h~ - Rock E. Miller, P.E. Principal j:lcitieslDanaPtVA5978 Harbor PMP UpdatelDana Point Harbor PMP Update.doc Table of Contents 1. BACK G ROUND ................................... ...................... .............. .......................................................... 1 2. PARKING NEEDS AND ALTERNATIVES ................................................................................... 5 2.1 Parking Needs.......................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Parking Alternatives............................................................................................................. .14 Alternative 1 - Move Employee Parking to the Island .......................................................................14 Alternative 2 - Move Employee Parking to DPMC Lot 2...................................................................17 Alternative 3 - Move Employee Parking to the Doheny Lot............................................................... 19 Alternative 4 - Move Catalina Express Parking to the Island............................................................ 19 Alternative 5 - Move Sport Fishing to the Island ............................................................................... 21 Alternative 6 - Move Sport Fishing to the Existing Employee LoL................................................... 21 Alternative 7 - Move Sport Fishing to the Cove ................................................................................. 22 Alternative 8 - Move Sport Fishing to the Harbor Patrol Dock......................................................... 22 Alternative 9 - Increase use of Merchant Parking Passes .................................................................22 Alternative 10 - Increase Valet Parking.............................................................................................23 Alternative 11 - Expand Time Limit Parking Hours .......................................................................... 24 Alternative 12 - Install Gated Time-Limit Parking in Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf.............. 25 Alternative 13 - Install Pay-and-Display Parking.............................................................................. 26 Alternative 14 - Install Parking Meters.............................................................................................. 27 Alternative 15 - Expand Remote/Off-Site Parking .............................................................................27 Alternative 16 - Allow Parking on Golden Lantern ........................................................................... 33 Alternative 17 - Remove All Parking Restrictions.............................................................................. 33 Alternative 18 - Parking Shuttle Provisions...............................................................:....................... 34 3. RECO MMEND A TI 0 NS/CO N CL USI 0 NS ...................................................................................35 _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... I'fonniIlr GRd f.Rgineerq Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report List of Figures FIGURE 1.1 - DANA POINT HARBOR STUDY AREA ......................................................................................2 FIGURE 1.2 - DANA POINT HARBOR PROPOSED REVITALIZATION PLAN.................................................... 3 FIGURE 1.3 - DANA POINT HARBOR EXISTING PARKING DEMAND ............................................................. 4 FIGURE 2.1 - DANA POINT HARBOR PARKING LOTS.................................................................................... 6 FIGURE 2.2 - MARINER'S VILLAGE MAIN PARKING LOT............................................................................. 7 FIGURE 2.3 - MARINER'S VILLAGE NORTH PARKING LOT .......................................................................... 8 FIGURE 2.4 - DANA WHARF PARKING, NORTH SECTION .............................................................................9 FIGURE 2.5 - DANA WHARF PARKING, NORTHWEST SECTION .................................................................. 10 FIGURE 2.6 - DANA WHARF PARKING, SOUTHEAST SECTIONFIGURE 2.7 - EMPLOYEE LOT....................ll FIGURE 2.7 - EMPLOYEE LOT ................... .................................... .............................................................. 12 FIGURE 2.8 - EAST ISLAND MARINA LOT...................................................................................................15 FIGURE 2.9 - WEST ISLAND MARINA LOT.................................................................................................. 16 FIGURE 2.10 - DANA POINT MARINA COMPANY LOT 2 ............................................................................. 18 FIGURE 2.11 - DANA POINT HARBOR DRIVE, OPTION 1 ............................................................................ 29 FIGURE 2.12 - DANA POINT HARBOR DRIVE, OPTION 2 ............................................................................30 FIGURE 2.13 - MARINA INN WEST CORNER LOT ....................................................................................... 32 _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... I'ftmiar and fRlineefq ii Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report 1. Background Dana Point Harbor is owned and operated by the County of Orange, providing boating, fishing, dining, shopping, and other commercial and recreational opportunities since opening in 1971. Redevelopment plans for the Harbor began to develop in 1997 with the creation of the Dana Point Harbor Task Force. This group of stakeholders, composed of harbor tenants, harbor user groups, and representatives of local jurisdictions, met to formulate a plan to revitalize Dana Point Harbor. The goals of the plan are to revitalize existing facilities and make related parking improvements while preserving the character of the harbor area. The revitalization plan includes the reconstruction of the "Commercial Core" area, a group of older buildings in the Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf areas that contain a variety of restaurants and retail establishments. A key component of the revitalization plan is the Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan (PMP). The PMP addresses existing parking issues and formulates a parking plan designed to accommodate the future parking needs of the harbor area. Katz, Okitsu & Associates originally prepared the PMP in May 2002. The primary goals of that report were to identify the excess demand or excess supply of parking in the harbor area for each user group and construct a plan to meet the demand of all user groups. That report noted high utilization rates during weekends in the summer and on special events such as the Fourth of July holiday. The analysis led to several recommendations to distribute available parking in an efficient and equitable manner through user designations and time restrictions. The PMP considers changes in parking supply and needs brought about by the conceptual revitalization plan. The conceptual plan provides for new commercial buildings to be constructed in the existing DPMC Lot 6 parking lot, a new parking structure in the existing employee parking lot, and the reconfiguration of the harbor entry at Street of the Golden Lantern. These improvements will impact the supply of parking for all harbor user groups during construction, particularly employees. Upon completion of the project an equitable and convenient allocation of available parking must be made among the various user groups. ~ This report provides an update on the parking supply in the harbor area since completion of the previous update in 2004. The report reviews time limits, parking on the island, the proposed expansion and relocation of Catalina Express parking, possible remote parking locations, shuttle services, special event parking, and current opportunities and needs. The updated study considers the needs of the various user groups of the harbor, including boaters, shoppers, employees, restaurant patrons, marina slip renters, and recreational visitors. The reapportionments of parking and changes to harbor access discussed in the previous study are reviewed in light of existing conditions and needs. Figure 1.1 shows the Dana Point Harbor study area, Figure 1.2 illustrates the proposed Harbor Revitalization Plan, and Figure 1.3 shows the existing parking demand. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates .... f'fonnioIg CIId ERgfneerq 1 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report c.. . c. c.. - c . c. . L. - c..... c. c.. c.._. kI c..... - c... 1:._1 - . l N t Not to Scale Figure ,.1 Harbor Study Area Dana Point Parking Management Plan City of Dana Point Dana Point Harbor Last Revised: Apri/20,2006 ._ Katz, Okitsu & Associates Planning and Engineering ~~ Nol,',,"I'''!' "r!:f'f'" 1 ~;:"" t" '0. .,,,>c'~"/'~"" D'" .. "~ltL pp ~~ \ O' . ~W."""\ ~.~. + . 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N t Not to Scale Figure 1.3 Existing Parking Demand LEGEND 00% - 50% L]50% . 70% 070% - 90% .90%.100% .90% - 100% Plan Parking Management City of Dana Point Dana Point Harbor (NIGHT ONLY ._ Katz, OkitSll & Associates Planning and Engineering ~ . ,., . .., 2. Parking Needs and Alternatives - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . 2.1 Parking Needs .., ,., .. Dana Point Harbor is served by about 20 distinct parking areas, allocated among public, private, and commercial uses. The most heavily used lots are in the commercial core area in the vicinity of Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf. These lots are very popular with shoppers, restaurant patrons, and sport fishing enthusiasts, particularly during the peak summer season. Employee parking is also located in this area. The Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf areas will be redeveloped as part of the revitalization plan. Included in this redevelopment will be a new parking structure to be located generally on the site of the employee parking lot and a portion of the launch ramp parking lot. When the parking structure construction starts it will be necessary to move employee parking elsewhere. Figure 2.1 illustrates the parking lots in the Dana Point Harbor area. . .., . n . .., . -, . Parking demand has historically been very high in the Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf areas of the harbor during peak times, particularly weekends in the summer and special events such as the Fourth of July holiday. These lots continue to be heavily utilized at peak times by a mix of commercial and recreational users. The original Parking Management Plan recommended establishing time limits to discourage long-term use of these lots which are the most convenient for shoppers and restaurant patrons. Four-hour time limits were established as a result of these recommendations. The Mariner's Village Main Parking Lot is shown in Figure 2.2, and the Mariner's Village North Parking Lot is shown in Figure 2.3. Figure 2.4 shows the north section of Dana Wharf, Figure 2.5 shows the northwest section of Dana Wharf, and Figure 2.6 shows the southeast section of Dana Wharf parking. ., . ., I ., .. l . Recent observation indicates that the employee parking lot is not adequate to accommodate existing employee parking demand. During peak days/times, especially in the summer and for special events the employee lot is not large enough to accommodate all employees. The parking survey completed in 2004 indicated that this lot is operating at over 90% of capacity during peak days/times. An occupancy rate of 85% is considered the maximum desired rate to ensure smooth operation. Recent spot observations confirm that the lot often experiences higher parking use than the number of stalls available. This is possible by double parking and parking along aisles, especially at the north end of the lot. Figure 2.7 illustrates the existing employee parking lot layout. ., . ,., . ..., .. It is estimated that approximately 40 - 50 additional parking spaces are needed for employees on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 AM and 3 PM. The "spillover" of employee parking demand at this time goes into the Mariner's Village lot. . .., l . ~ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..~ Pfanning and Engillecrirlg 5 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report ., . . c c. c. c...:..1 c..... r... I c. c. c..... c... .. c...1 c.:J!I c. L.~ c._ c.... - C II N t Not to Scale ,...., . " . . Pl . " .., . . n I . .., . n I . I ., I .., . 1 . .., . ,., M Last Revised: April 20, 2006 ,...., . ..., . LEGEND .., . ---. . Manned Gate-House N t .., . ---. . Automated Entry Gate Not to Scale 1 . a-I Katz, OkitslI & Associates City Of Dana Point Planning and Engineering Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Figure 2.2 Mariners Village Main Parking Lot L J ( . C. I C._I LI c . c.. - c.. - c.... r.. _I c... C!I c...~ LI . t I (. N t Not to Scale Figure 2.3 North Corner Mariners Village Parking Lot - LEGEND -----. . Automated Entry Gate . Katz. Okitsu & Associates ICity of Dana Point Planning and Engineering Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan C._I . c.. c... - C._I c. . c. C_I c.... ... C. c... c.... c... c.. c... c..... ( I . t N t Not to Scale Figure 2.4 Dana Wharf North Edge Parking Management Plan City or Dana Point Dana Point Harbor Last Revised: April 20, 2006 ._. Katz, Okitsu & Associates Planning and Engineering I c Figure 2.5 Dana Wharf - Northwest .. N t Not to Scale L:I c-. C_i1 L._l c.. t.. - c... c... .. L. t_1 L. c... c_ . . L t . Automated Entry Gate -. . -. . Plan Parking Management City of Dana Point Dana Point Harbor Manned Gate-House ..., . ,., . ,., . .., . ., . ,., . ,.., . ..., . r"'1 . ,., . " I . .., . ,., . .., . ., . r"1 . ..., . ,., Last Revised: April 20, 2006 . II. K Ok' A . City Of Dana Point atz. ItSlI & ssocmtes Planning and Engineering Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan I N t Not to Scale Figure 2.6 Dana Wharf - Southeast r'1 . .., I . ,., . ., I I ,., .. ,.., . I I J J ,., ..., f""\ ..., .., ""'" ,., . ..... -. loll ,.., w ~ l..I ,.., u N t Last Revised: April 20, 2006 Not to Scale I_ K Ok' A . City Of Dana Point alz, IlslI & ssocmles Planning and Engineering Dana Point Harbor Updated Parking Management Plan Figure 2.7 Employee Lot Parking Needs and Alternatives On peak use days, generally, all publicly available parking areas are highly used in the Harbor area, with the exception of the small parking area west of the Marina Inn. On average use days, parking in the commercial core is near capacity, so that finding convenient parking can be difficult. Parking is more available in other public parking areas, including the Youth and Group lot, the inland lot near the Cove, and on street parking areas along Dana Point Harbor Drive. The parking situation in the commercial core is generally more substantial than in other areas of the Harbor. The most effective strategies would involve increasing supply in the commercial core or decreasing demand in the core. Strategies to increase public parking in other areas will not be as effective, unless combined with strategies to reduce the demand for parking in the commercial core. However, the most desirable strategies should not create the potential to result in new parking shortages in areas that have lower demand. Rather, strategies should strive to achieve comfortable levels of use in parking lots, while preserving enough parking for new arrivals to find parking without great difficulty. Parking is generally less severe in the restricted areas of the Harbor, with the exception of the employee lot, as noted above, and Lot 6, the small reserved lot located between Mariners Village and Dana Wharf. Parking is substantially underutilized on the island in the two restricted lots that serve the east and west marinas (less than 50% full). Parking is also available in Lot 2, the large lot that serves slips near Mariners Village, however this lot currently serves Catalina parking, resulting in 50-75% usage during peak periods. Other near-term parking needs that are the subject of this study include time limit parking on the island, expansion of Catalina parking, shuttle buses, remote lots, valet parking, event parking, and parking operations, regulations, and enforcement. This section will discuss those needs and alternative solutions, while the following section will summarize recommendations on allocating existing parking demand to available lots and spaces. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ...... I'b1niIf 0IId ERgineetq 13 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report Parking Needs and Alternatives 2.2 Parking Alternatives Eighteen alternatives for solving the Harbor's near-term parking needs were investigated. These alternatives include various strategies for increasing available short-term parking in the Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf areas, providing for additional sport fishing parking capacity, providing for temporary employee parking, and providing for Catalina Express parking. The alternatives investigated are summarized as follows: 1. Move employee parking to the island 2. Move employee parking to DPMC Lot 2 3. Move employee parking to the Doheny lot 4. Move Catalina Express parking to the island 5. Move Sport Fishing to the Island 6. Move Sport Fishing to the existing employee lot 7. Move Sport Fishing to the Cove 8. Move Sport Fishing to the Harbor Patrol dock 9. Increase distribution of parking passes 10. Increase valet parking 11. Expand time limit parking 12. Establish gated time-limit parking 13. Establish pay-and-display parking 14. Install parking meters 15. Expand remote parking 16. Allow parking on Golden Lantern 17. Remove all parking restrictions 18. Parking Shuttle Provisions Alternative 1 - Move Employee Parking to the Island An option to provide more employee parking would be to institute remote parking with a shuttle service. The East Island lot and the West Island lot provide good potential areas for remote parking for Employees. The East Island Marina lot is currently no more than 50% full, even during a typical summer Saturday, and could therefore provide the necessary parking capacity. Figure 2.8 shows the layout of the East Island lot and Figure 2.9 shows the West Island lot. A relocation of employee parking to the island would require a passenger shuttle to accommodate employee transportation to Mariner's Village, Dana Wharf, and other harbor areas. Any shuttle operated for employees to/from a remote lot on the island would require continuous service until after the last business closing time. This would assure employees that they would be able to park their vehicles and get to and from other areas in the harbor safely and on-time. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ...... f'ilInnfigond fllginee1~ 14 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report L . c._. c..... - ... - - .. c.... c.. c.. - L. L. t.. - ad c.. ell - - - - - - - - - - - , c ~..r> -=- .~~ ~~ ~c Q ~.- ~S' """" . S~. .-;. C) iliaC <:1 ............. ~.~ '!D ..",..., !16-- -~ ',,-. c f:6 .~ ....--c ,~- 4!11 ,7.'). -. 1!!L...4III, - ...,. #'IIlIl ~ 1In~ -,. :~ . .- iz~ ........;;:a: - . I I I I N t Last Revised: April 20, 2006 Not to Scale ----- - - . Katz, Okitsu & Associates ICity of Dana Point Figure 2.8 Planning and Engineering Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan - - DPMC East Island Marina Lot c.. . .. c.. c...... .. 1:-. c.._ . ... _I t.. c... c..... - c.. - ... .. C-iI t... . l N t Not to Scale Figure 2.9 sland Marina Lot DPMC West Last Revised: April 20, 2006 ._. Katz, Okitsu & Associates ICity of Dana Point Planning and Engineering Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan -. . Parking Needs and Alternatives .., . ., . A shuttle for employees to a remote parking lot would require security at the remote parking lot, and there is already concern over employee security at the existing lot, especially when employees must walk to the lot late at night. In addition, the cost of a shuttle for employees to a remote lot would be a significant expense. Continuous service would be required due to highly variable work schedules. Expenses for such a frequent shuttle service are estimated at $50,000 per vehicle for vehicle acquisition (depreciated over 10 years) and $81,900 per year per vehicle for maintenance and operations. Two vehicles would be required on 15-minute headways, resulting in an acquisition cost of about $100,000 for the two vehicles and an operations/maintenance cost of about $164,000 per year. ..., . " . ,., - -. Alternative 2 - Move Employee Parking to DPMC Lot 2 Employee parking could be accommodated at a location closer to the Mariner's Village area so that a shuttle would not be required. The Dana Point Marina Company (DPMC) Lot 2, with 491 total spaces, could provide a temporary location until the parking structure is completed. . ., . .., Dana Point Marina Company (DPMC) parking Lot 2 provides 491 spaces reserved for boat slip renters and Catalina Island ferry users. Figure 2.10 shows the layout of Dana Point Marina Company Lot 2. The original PMP reported that this lot experienced low utilization rates even during peak periods and represented an opportunity to accommodate other harbor users if the parking could be regulated in a manner that could guarantee no shortage of parking for slip renters. As a result, Catalina Passenger parking was instituted in this lot, increasing utilization by about 100 cars, typically. r'1 . I . ., . .., . Recent observation showed that DPMC Lot 2 was about 75% full on a peak summer Saturday, including the parking demand attributable to Catalina Express. There are about 100 spaces in this lot that are not utilized, even during the peak summer season. If Catalina Express were moved to another location there would be over 200 spaces available in DPMC Lot 2. .., . ..., The lot would be able to meet the overflow needs of employee parking without creating shortages, and the number of employees allowed into the lot could be regulated by issuance of passes. The lot would not be able to meet the needs of ALL employee parking at this time. - -. It is estimated that 200 parking spaces are needed for employee use. This is based on the current demand in the employee lot (125 spaces), observed "overflow' to red curb areas in the employee lot, and existing employee parking passes. The 110 spaces in the Dana Point Marina Company Lot 2 currently dedicated to Catalina Express could be redesignated as temporary employee spaces while the parking structure is under construction (please see section on Catalina Express for discussion of Catalina Express parking). Only 90 additional spaces would need to be set-aside in DPMC Lot 2 for employee use to provide the total of 200 needed spaces. . ..., . .., . .., . ~ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..~ /'fanning and Engineering 17 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report ., . t I C. . C . l. I C. . c. C._I L.. .. C..I I:. . - c.... C I C_. .. c.. J LI (.. - - - - - - - - - - - - I - - ;J't Jl ~ - ..., oil. '., _ma ,~~ Il~9t Ilqr ~ ~ ~ ~ . "t~~ };r .,~,; *)1 'Z1; 1;1~ 11 n" ~:t....:.,......< ,,' ~~, '. U d/,~:':r "'t.", .... t: ....,'I!fl" I 0 JI - ~~<~~~p " '..~~~ ~" . ',',," ,'>> ......\<, -~.....:..:@ ~~ " ~ . - - - - ----L-- - - I N I t I Last Revised: April 20, 2006 Not to Scale ----- - - - _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ICity of Dana Point Figure 2.10 I - - - Planning and Engineering Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Dana Point Marina Company - Lot 2 . . I Parking Needs and Alternatives The temporary parking demand which would be generated by employee parking could therefore be accommodated in the back three rows of spaces in DPMC Lot 2. DPMC Lot 2 could accommodate the majority of displaced employee parking demand during the construction period if Catalina Express parking were moved elsewhere. Alternative 3 - Move Employee Parking to the Doheny Lot The Doheny lot is located near the main entrance to the Harbor. The lot serves primarily as an overflow lot for Doheny State Beach. There is a charge to use this lot. The possibility of moving employee parking to the Doheny lot was not considered practical as this lot experiences occupancy rates on summer Saturdays near 100% due to beach parking demand. Also, unless employees were charged to park, this alternative would result in loss of revenue ($600-800 per weekend day) due to displacement of public vehicles that pay to park. ,* Alternative 4 - Move Catalina Express Parking to the Island Catalina Express Passengers are currently directed to park at the east end of Dana Point Marina Company (DPMC) Lot 2. Dana Point Marina Company (DPMC) parking Lot 2 currently provides about 491 spaces intended for boat slip renters. 110 spaces are set-aside in this lot for use by Catalina Express. Catalina Express is seeking to expand its service in the summer. The company wants to add an additional boat to its schedule, increasing the frequency of Catalina Boat service. This increased service will initially be 7 days per week, June to September, with the potential to expand to year-round operation. Potentially this could double the needed number of parking spaces for this service from the current 110 spaces to 220 spaces. An option for meeting the expected increase in parking demand would be to move Catalina Express parking to remote lots and shuttle Catalina Express passengers to the Catalina Express dock. As all Catalina Express passengers are long-term parking users, remote parking is an ideal way to provide adequate parking for Catalina Express. The East Island lot and the West Island lot provide the best potential areas for remote parking for Catalina Express. The East Island Marina lot is under the same management as DPMC lot 2, which is currently used by Catalina Express. It is also no more than about 50% utilized, even during a typical summer Saturday, and would therefore be the ideal location. Currently 110 spaces are used by Catalina Express in DPMC Lot 2. Potentially another 110 spaces would be required, for a total of 220 spaces for Catalina Express in a remote lot. Observation has shown that about 300 spaces are available in the DPMC East Island Lot and about 150 spaces are available in the West Island Lot on a typical summer Saturday. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates .... I'fllnnirlf OR<! fRgineerq 19 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report Parking Needs and Alternatives A relocation of Catalina Express to a remote parking lot would require a shuttle to accommodate current and added volumes of customer parking demand. Any shuttle operated for Catalina Express passengers to/from a remote lot should be on a regular schedule, to assure passengers that they will be able to park their vehicle and get to the wharf area reliably and on-time for the boat. The cost of a 25-passenger shuttle bus is estimated as follows: Shuttle Bus Assumptions: . Capital Cost: $50,OOO/vehicle (depreciated over 10 years) . Labor Cost: $60,OOO/year for two full time employees . Fuel/Maintenance: $21,900/year/vehicle . Total Annual Operations & Maintenance Cost: $81.900 . Hours of Operation: 6AM - 8PM . Headways: Every 10 minutes coordinated with boat arrival/departure . Peak hours (6-8 AM; 4-6 PM) . Capacity: 25 People Shuttle Bus Annual Labor Costs 2,080 hours per Full Time Employee (FTE) Salary assumed at $30,OOO/year per FTE Driver hours per day = 10 hrs x 1 bus = 10 hrs Driver hours per year = 10 hrs x 365/days = 3,650 hrs Number of FTEs needed = 3,650 hrs -;- 2,080 hrs = 2 FTE Annual Labor Costs = 2 FTE x $30,000/yr = $60,000/year Shuttle Bus Fuel/Maintenance: 20-minute roundtrip is assumed 2 miles per roundtrip 10 miles traveled per bus per hour $0.60 per mile for fuel and maintenance Total miles traveled per day = 10 mi x 10 hrs x 1 bus = 100/mi Total miles traveled per year = 100/mi x 365/days = 36,500/mi Annual Fuel/Maintenance Costs = 36,500/mi x $0.60/mi = $21,900 Total Annual Operations & Maintenance Costs: $81.900 ~ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~ I'bInhgClftd~ 20 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report Parking Needs and Alternatives There are opportumtIes to recover this cost. Catalina passengers pay $8 per day to park. Increased passenger load would result in additional parking revenues that could be used to offset operating costs. Also the daily parking cost could potentially be increased slightly without severe opposition. Alternative 5 - Move Sport Fishing to the Island Sport Fishing currently uses parking stalls in the Dana Wharf lot that are designated by a painted blue dot. Patrons are provided with a windshield pass that allows them to stay for longer than the posted 4-hour limit. Generally, this reduces the availability of parking for shorter term users. It is generally better to minimize the use of the most convenient spaces by longer-term users. A variety of strategies that result in relocation of parking for sport fishing outside of the Wharf area would be effective. The East Island lot or the West Island lot could provide remote parking for sport fishing if they are not used for employee or Catalina remote parking. These lots are no more than 50% to 60% utilized, even during a typical summer Saturday, and would therefore be ideal locations for sport fishing remote parking. There would be logistical issues, however it may be possible to relocate the sport fishing boats so that they arrive and depart from the island. This would reduce the inconvenience to patrons of parking on the island. The logistics are not clear, but fixed costs of $50,000-$100,000 may be required to provide adequate facilities to allow sport fishing to arrive and depart from the island. The costs depend upon the amount of facilities that are relocated. Costs would be minimized if transactions are processed at the wharf and patrons are then directed to park nearer the launch point. They will be higher if facilities to conduct patron transactions are shifted to the launch point. Alternative 6 - Move Sport Fishing to the Existing Employee Lot A temporary solution to provide more parking in the Dana Wharf area would be to relocate sport fishing parking to the existing employee lot, moving employee parking either to DPMC Lot 2, The East Island Lot, or another location. This would provide a temporary benefit to the wharf area, freeing prime short-term parking for other uses. However, sport fishing parking would need to be relocated again when parking structure construction begins. DPMC Lot 2 is very convenient to Mariners Village, but it is a relatively long walk to Dana Wharf. Also, as noted before, there is not enough surplus capacity in Lot 2 to satisfy all employee parking unless Catalina Parking is shifted to a different location. A strategy to direct sport fishing into the employee lot and direct employee overflow into Lot 2 would probably be feasible. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... f'iInnioJg em ERgi'leefq 21 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report Parking Needs and Alternatives Alternative 7 - Move Sport Fishing to the Cove Another option for sport fishing is relocation to the Cove area of the West Basin. The Cove has an available pier that could be used for sport fishing boats. The inland lot west of Dana Point Harbor Drive is not heavily used except on peak days. This lot would meet the needs of sport fishing comfortably most days, especially since sport fishermen generally arrive long before public day use parking demand occurs. This parking is within walking distance of the Cove pier. This could free 30 to 40 "blue dot" parking spaces in the Dana Wharf Northwest lot for other short-term uses, offsetting any loss of public parking in the cove area. There will likely be logistical costs associated with relocation of sport fishing to the cove area, comparable to the cost of relocation to the island, estimated at $50,000-$100,000. Alternative 8 - Move Sport Fishing to the Harbor Patrol Dock Another option for sport fishing is relocation to the Harbor Patrol area of the East Basin. There is an available wharf here and parking occupancy has been observed as light in the Harbor Patrol lots. Parking would be located within walking distance of the pier. This would also free 30 to 40 parking spaces in the Dana Wharf Northwest lot for other uses. Logistical costs of transferring the operation will continue to be probable. Alternative 9 - Increase use of Merchant Parking Passes The concept of parking passes for employees was begun as a result of the previous PMP. Currently, merchants have 30 parking passes for employees that allow them to use DPMC Lot 6 near the south wharf. The merchants parking passes used in this area are typically used near Harpoon Henry's restaurant. The 30+ passes are now in circulation in this area, with typically 2 passes per business. Lot 6 is currently approaching its capacity during peak days. It was recently observed to be 90% full on a weekend during an Art exhibition. It appeared that Art exhibitors were allowed to park in the lot. (It should be noted that when parking lots are more than 90% full, some persons may believe that they are over 100% full. For this reason, it is wise to plan for occupancy to be 85% or less under normal situations) Other merchants have about 25 passes to park in the Mariner's Village area. The 25 employee passes in use in the 491-space DPMC Lot 2 have been issued to merchants for their employees to help to relieve demand in the employee lot. Along with the passes in use in the south wharf lot, this effectively expands employee parking capacity to about 175 spaces. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... f'fonnilr ClIId fllginee(q 22 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report Parking Needs and Alternatives Lot 2 continues to be underutilized, despite the allowance for about 25 employees. It may be appropriate to consider issuance of additional employee passes. It has been previously noted that Lot 2 probably has adequate capacity to meet all employee lot shortages. The same employee parking pass works in all parking lots, thus expanding the capacity for employee parking, using spaces that would otherwise have been unused by boat slip users. This alternative would expand use of the parking pass system to accommodate employees who are unable to find a parking space in the employee lot. Alternative 10 - Increase Valet Parking Valet parking is currently in operation in the evening hours in the Mariners Village and Dana Wharf areas. This service started at the Wind & Sea restaurant, and expanded to the Mariner's Village area a year later. Cars can be parked in the valet spaces all day, although most have normally vacated the spaces by the dinner hour so the spaces are available for valets to use again. The consensus among business owners is that the valet service is very successful, and should be expanded. The valet service gets an A + from merchants in all aspects of operation. People who are familiar with it are confident of getting a parking space. It is popular with seniors. Restaurant owners would like to see more valet spaces, and would like to see those parking spaces used as valet spaces every night, rather than just Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. In summer, Wednesday night, Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday (day) are the peak valet demand periods. Customers need to have confidence that valet parking is available. It is apparent that many customers think that valet is only for restaurants, and many customers may be staying away due to fear of parking where valet is operating. A better effort at advertising and promotion, particularly more effective signage, is needed to educate users on the availability of valet parking for everyone. Business owners and employees should mention to every customer that valet parking is available, or have signs advertising the service. The current promotion of the service is not consistent - it must be clear that this service is for everyone - not just restaurant customers. The consensus among business owners is "the more valet the better", but cost is an issue. The valet service costs the harbor district about $30,000 per year for 50+/- days of operation. The County has indicated that they will cover the cost of an expanded valet service up to $20,000. This will cover expanding the valet service to an additional 2 days per week, 4 hours per day. Any expense beyond that would need to be shared by the merchants in the Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf areas. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ...... f'ftmi'lg GRd EIlgineefq 23 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report Parking Needs and Alternatives The valet service currently utilizes parking that would normally be available to the public on the Wharf. For maximum effectiveness, valet parked vehicles should be parking in areas that are not accessible to the public. This is less convenient for the valets to travel to and from parked vehicles, but the parking supply is not increased if valet parked vehicles occupy public spaces. It is appropriate for valets to utilize a limited number of spaces for logistics, however the number should be minimized. An option for increased valet parking would be to make the Launch Ramp parking available for this use at night. The greatest need for increased valet parking is at night, and capacity exists in the Launch Ramp parking area to accommodate valet use. Alternative 11 - Expand Time Limit Parking Hours Mariner1s Village and Dana Wharf During peak summer weekends and on holidays, parking occupancy in the Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf areas was found to be in the 90% to 100% range. Recent observation found that off- peak Saturday occupancy was over 90% at Dana Wharf. In order to guarantee more parking for Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf restaurants and shops the original Parking Management Plan recommended 4-hour time limits in these lots from 9 am to 7 pm. Since the time limit ends at 7 pm, technically the restriction does not apply to any vehicle that parks after 3 pm, four hours earlier. %~ The exceptions to these limits are for fishermen and sightseers in the Dana Wharf Northwest and North Edge areas, who use a limited number of "Blue Dot" spaces. These spaces require a windshield permit, and are exempt from the 4-hour time limit. When the blue dot spaces are full the Embarcadero provides overflow parking capacity for sport fishing. Time limit parking is generally working well in the Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf areas, although some improvements are recommended. Tire marking is used to identify overstays. Enforcement of the four-hour time limit has proven to be a major problem, however, as the marking of tires must be consistently done to ensure compliance and discourage violations. Since the time limit ends at 3 PM, it does not apply at night. There is no discouragement of lengthy stays for persons arriving after 3 PM. Although tire marking is in operation and has been observed to be consistent at peak times, it has also been observed that users can simply move their cars when the time limit is up, effectively extending their use of the lot to all day. Recent observations indicate that parking is heavily used after 6 pm in the public lots, however employee parking is less heavily used during evening hours. To make enforcement more effective, the time limit could to be extended to 10 PM. This would thus apply time limits to any vehicle arriving before 6 pm, affecting more employees. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... I'fonrWtg CIIId ~ 24 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report Parking Needs and Alternatives Constant enforcement is needed to keep long-term parkers from parking in these lots. An additional Community Service Officer would be required at approximately $400 per day to expand the hours of enforcement. A reduction in the parking time limit to three hours may also be a consideration. The four hour limit required inappropriately parked vehicles to be moved only once per day. A three hour limit would require the vehicles to be moved twice. Some patrons stay parked appropriately for more than three hours, however the amount of inconvenience to patrons is not considered significant. Reduction of time limits is a frequently used strategy to improve parking supply in popular areas. Dana Drive Curbside parking along Dana Drive was converted from parallel parking to angled parking after approval of the prior PMP in 2004. This allowed for an increase in parking capacity of about 30%. This parking is generally used by picnickers, walkers, joggers, and sightseers. Recent observation showed that the parking along Dana Drive was about 2/3 full on a typical Saturday morning during the off-peak season and nearly 1005 during peak summer periods until sunset. It is desirable to maintain this parking for short-term users. Observation has shown that some vehicles, particularly motor homes and other recreational vehicles occupy these spaces for most of the day. A four-hour time limit could be applied for about half of these spaces to ensure that some spaces remain available to sightseers and other short-term users. A limited number of 2-hour spaces could also be set-aside, particularly at the east end of the island near the Harbor Patrol offices. About 4 - 6 of these 2-hour spaces could be set-aside for short-term users near the entrance to the Island at Island Way and Dana Drive. Another 4 - 6 two-hour spaces could be near the Harbor Patrol offices. Enforcement would be by periodic tire marking. Alternative 12 - Install Gated Time-Limit Parking in Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf An alternative to tire marking which has proved very successful at other locations such as Downtown Disney and Knott's Berry Farm is gated time-limit parking. Drivers take a ticket at an entrance gate which typically allows three to four hours of free parking, with an hourly charge thereafter. $2 per hour is suggested for the charge over the free time limit to be consistent with the nearby State Park. Some redesign of the parking areas would likely be necessary to accommodate the automatic entry gates, the manned or unmanned exit gatehouse, and control ingress and egress from the lots so that entry/exit would only be possible through these points. Figures 2.4 and 2.5 show possible locations for the automatic entry gate and manned exit gate that would be required for operation of this system. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ...~ I'filnnitg <IRd fRgineetq 25 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report Parking Needs and Alternatives This gated time-limit option would likely lessen violations, as it would be necessary for long-term parkers to exit the lot and re-enter in order to extend their stay. It would therefore be more convenient for long-term parkers to park in the appropriate lot designated for that purpose rather than use the Mariner's Village or Dana Wharf lots for lengthy stays. Although requiring a manned gatehouse, gated time-limit parking should be no more costly than tire marking, and likely more effective. The fully loaded cost of operating a manned gatehouse is approximately $600 per day for 12 hours of operation. Under the gated parking option, the revenue generated by overtime parking would be captured by the Harbor. At this time, this fine revenue becomes the property of the City. In addition, the costs of providing Community Service Officers to chalk tires would be eliminated. i'.ll Recently developed systems allow for minimal manpower in parking lots. Systems can now issue a parking pass card that is time-stamped and valid for exit without additional fee for a designated time, such as four hours. If a visitor stays longer, the systems will require that additional fees be paid to open the exit gate. Machines to allow additional payment are located near the walking entrances to the parking lot. These systems do not provide for all problem transactions. A limited number of users will be unable to use the machines due to lack of cash, ATM cards, lost entry passes, or other problems. Alternative 13 - Install Pay-and-Display Parking Another alternative to time limit parking with tire marking is Pay-and-Display parking. With Pay-and-Display parking the customer obtains a parking permit at a single "Smart Meter" pay station, typically located at the entrance to a parking lot or structure, and places the pass ticket on the vehicle's dash. Pay stations are a proven and successful technology commonly in use in parking structures and gaining increasing acceptance in surface lots and for on-street metered parking as well. This system is currently used in the Doheny lot. The Park, Pay, and Display system is familiar to most drivers who have parked in downtown parking structures. After parking the vehicle, the customer walks to the nearest Smart Meter and inserts the appropriate payment. When the parking time needed and payment is input into the machine, a receipt is printed showing the amount paid, the date, and the expiration time. The larger portion of the receipt is place on the vehicle's dash or the inside of the vehicle's curbside window. The customer retains the smaller portion of the receipt as a reminder of the expiration time Customers have more payment options with the Park, Pay, and Display system than with traditional parking meters. Coin, Credit/Debit card, and Smart Card (Cash Key) can be used with this system. Another advantage of the Park, Pay, and Display system is the removing of meter _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... l'fiInntIgartd fRJ:ineerq 26 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report ~if Parking Needs and Alternatives posts, which frees-up sidewalk space for pedestrians. Pay-and-display could be used in Mariner's Village, Dana Wharf, and Dana Drive. This system is not normally used in lots where the first block of hours are free. Persons will not realize that they need to obtain a display permit, if they do not intend to stay for longer than the time limit. Alternative 14 - Install Parking Meters Parking meters are an option to better manage time limit parking in the Mariner's Village, Dana Wharf, and Dana Drive areas of the Harbor. Metered parking could provide a viable revenue source, reduce the cost of parking enforcement, and provide better compliance with time limit parking zones. Certain policy issues would need to be addressed before installation of meters, however, including the following: . Locations that are most suited for metering · Locations where meter usage would justify metering costs . Appropriate time limits for metered parking · Appropriate parking meter rate or schedule of rates · The method for maintenance and collection of revenue The use of parking meters is generally based upon reduction in enforcement time in time limit zones. With parking meters the enforcement time is reduced, since only a single visit is required. Also there is a potential for a citation to be written each time the meter is visited. The City should expect a reduction in enforcement costs with installation of parking meters. Acquisition cost is about $200 per parking meter head. Installation cost is about $300 per meter including hardware. Alternative 15 - Expand Remote/Off-Site Parking Katz, Okitsu & Associates has reviewed the existing and planned parking layout of the harbor area with respect to remote/off-site parking needs. The following locations were investigated as potential remote/off-site lots to be used for Catalina Express Parking, special events, a general harbor wide shuttle, and/or employee parking. · West Marina Island lot . East Marina Island lot · West Basin Marina lot . Doheny Blues lot Doheny park lot Ocean Institute . . . DPMC Lot 2 . Selva Lot (County) _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..~ f'ftImitgGRd ~ 27 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report ... Parking Needs and Alternatives . Puerto Place Lot (County) . Harbor Patrol lot . Cove Road parking lot . Golden Lantern . "The VILLA" . The Marina Hotel West Corner lot . Dana Point Harbor Drive Of the locations investigated, the majority are already spoken for by other users or are already at capacity during the peak season. The following lots were determined to be available and have surplus spaces that could be used for Catalina parking, special events, a general harbor wide shuttle, and/or employee parking. These areas are generally not suitable to meet public parking shortages in the commercial core area. Patrons will not walk willingly from any of these places to the commercial area in large numbers. On-Site . West Marina Island lot . East Marina Island lot . West Basin Marina lot . DPMC Lot 2 . The Marina Hotel West Corner lot Off-Site . Puerto Place Lot . "The VILLA" (interim). . Dana Point Harbor Drive A potential source of additional parking spaces is the north side of Dana Point Harbor Drive. Currently this roadway provides access to the West Marina Area. The roadway currently experiences moderately high speeds, especially in the westbound direction. Also, there are only limited recreational opportunities adjacent to the north curb, so most users would have to walk across the street to reach the south curb and popular day use areas. It would be feasible to allow public parking along the north curb, however the parking and associated pedestrian activity are not fully compatible with traffic. If traffic calming measures were installed it could be made to function more like a parking lot, while still providing access to the West Marina area. These measures would primarily involve construction of curb extensions at occasional intervals to narrow the street periodically and create refuges for parked vehicles. Special paving can be provided where the curb extensions are constructed, further inducing slower speeds. These measures would provide additional 40 parking spaces on the north side of the street. Two traffic calming options are presented in Figures 2.11 and 2.12. Figure 2.11 provides a view of Dana Point Harbor Drive with traffic calming features and added parallel parking on the north side of the street. Traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures include curb extensions (roadway narrowing) and zebra-stripe crosswalks. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... I'rtJnnioI;: GIld ERgineefq 28 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report L. _I r... - (.1 ... c... t...1 c.. r.... LI (, . ... L.I ( I C. I . c.. [" . . c c:... N t Not to Scale Figure 2.11 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Option City of Dana Point Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan ._ Katz, Okitsu & Associates Planning and Engineering CiI I c.. I c. LI .. [ . c . ... C-I LI c. c... l. . [ . [,,1 LiI c..iI LI t.. I N t Not to Scale Figure 2.12 Drive, Option 2 Harbor Dana Point Parking Management Plan City of Dana Point Dana Point Harbor ._ Katz, Okitsu & Associates Planning and Engineering ..., . ..., . Parking Needs and Alternatives . Figure 2.12 provides a view of Dana Point Harbor Drive that also includes a roundabout traffic control features at the intersection with Island Way. This feature would also assist in facilitating traffic on Island Way that can currently have difficulty turning onto Dana Point Harbor Drive. The roundabout is suggested because it is consistent with other traffic controls in the harbor area and because it is recommended as a traffic calming device and an excellent traffic safety device. The Federal Government and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety both strongly recognize roundabouts as the safest and most efficient traffic control device, up to 80% safer than traffic signals or stop signs when used under proper conditions. " . ., . ,., ,., . ,.., Remote/off-site parking is particularly appropriate for special events. Special Events in the harbor area that can affect parking demand include the Festival of Whales, the Boat Show, the Doheny Jazz Festival, and the 4th of July holiday. The Doheny Jazz Festivals in May and September have had about 8,000 people per day attending. The boat show also has about 8,000 people per day. The 4th of July holiday is "off the scale". These special events have a major impact on parking, and the need for "overflow" or "event" parking is great during these events. There are about 50 days a year of holidays, special events, and weekend special days generating unusually high parking demand. ., . " . . ., . Potential locations for additional event parking are Dana Point Marina Company lot 2, the Island parking lots, the Marina Inn parking lots, and the north side of Dana Point Harbor Drive. The north side of Dana Point Harbor Drive could be signed for "Event Parking". A temporary speed restriction of 25 mph could be imposed on the street to coincide with the event parking period. 'l . " It has been observed that the Marina Inn has had vacant parking spaces even when many other nearby parking areas were full. The hotel lots are intended primarily for use by the guests and customers of the Marina Inn. This parking area it is not heavily used however, particularly during the day. The lot is designated for use by Marina Inn guests only. The Marina Inn assigns personnel to regulate entry into this lot during peak event periods to insure that there is always adequate parking for Hotel guests. However entry is not regulated during most days, because the lot is too remote from the nearby commercial uses to be easily found by motorists. During recent observations these lots had a 35 - 40% utilization rate on a typical Saturday. ., . .., . . ...., iI .., . Hotel staff and guests are the most appropriate use for this lot, and it would be reasonable to insure that hotel guests have an adequate supply of parking at all times. However it would be appropriate to improve utilization of this lot by allowing limited or controlled use by others. .., II Figure 2.13 provides a view of the Marina Inn West Corner parking areas. .., . _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ...... /'fanning <md Enginccrirlg 31 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report ., . c... I ( I ( c.. . c....... c__ c...... c... - - c... c..- .. LI t. C-I c..... t. I . t N t City of Dana Point Dana Point Harbor Parking Needs and Alternatives The lot is close enough to the Mariners Village area to consider use by employees as a remote lot and/or for special event parking. In particular, the Mariners Inn West lot is largely empty, even during the peak summer season. It would also be reasonable for the Hotel to encourage its employees to park in this area on weekends and summer days. It may also be possible to use the lots for valet parking for restaurants in Mariners Village. The lots could be used to allow for limited overflow of public parking on peak afternoons when the Mariners Village lot is fulL Shared use is possible with the Hotel, as the Hotel does not have a high parking demand during afternoons except when events are scheduled in its banquet room. Improved signage would be required to direct the public to this lot. Signage could indicate "Free Day Use Parking", in conjunction with directional signs. Parking areas where event parking is not desired should be posted "No Event Parking" during these events, particularly the employee lot. "No Event Parking" areas should be protected with signs and enforcement during these times. The Selva lot has often been mentioned as a potential location for remote off street parking for the Harbor. Although this lot is very large and lightly used on weekdays, it has been observed to be over % full on peak weekends. Due to its remoteness and local demand, it is not considered appropriate for overflow parking for the Harbor. "if Alternative 16 - Allow Parking on Golden Lantern A limited number of on-street spaces could be provided on Golden Lantern north of Dana Point Harbor Drive. Sight distance is limited by the curve in the roadway, however, and additional study would be required to determine if sight distance complies with Caltrans standards for roadways with the speed and width characteristics of Golden Lantern at this location. ... Alternative 17 - Remove All Parking Restrictions All parking restrictions could be removed from all Dana Point Harbor parking lots. The Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf parking areas would likely remain heavily used, but largely be occupied by long-term parking users such as boat owners, Catalina Express, and sport fishing. There would be less short-term parking available for restaurant patrons and shoppers in these prime areas, however nearly-as-attractive parking would likely become available in lots that had been reserved for other uses, such as DPMC Lot 2 and the West Marina Lot. This strategy is generally contrary to accepted best practices for management of parking in popular areas. More effective strategies generally create parking sectors and introduce controls to encourage turnover in popular areas where time limits are appropriate. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... f'ftInnirIrGlld Engilleerq 33 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report Parking Needs and Alternatives An alternative would be to remove all parking restrictions in Lot 2, Lot 6, and the employee lot, while maintaining the 4-hour time limit in the Wharf and Mariners Village lots. Lot 6 would likely be subject to regular overflow under this strategy, however the parking supply in the employee lot and in Lot 2 would likely not be overtaxed if the restriction were lifted, except during extreme events such as the 4th of July. Alternative 18 - Parking Shuttle Provisions A public parking shuttle could provide assistance in balancing parking needs among public areas and making remote parking more attractive. Any shuttle to remote parking intended for the general public would need to be a "special" vehicle, not just a shuttle bus. The Santa Barbara shuttle or a downtown "trolley" vehicle is a good example of a shuttle intended for visitors. It is considered "fun". The shuttle could be a ZEV (zero-emission vehicle). The cost of a tourist- oriented shuttle would be about $50,000 acquisition cost, $22,000 annual operating and maintenance cost, and $60,000 annual labor cost. '\~ ~ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ~ 1'b1nhr- Endneetq 34 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report 3. Recommendations/Conclusions The following is a summary of recommendations that Katz, Okitsu & Associates believes may be most appropriate for the parking management of the Dana Point Harbor. The goal of these recommendations is to provide a plan to meet the demand of all user groups during these periods of high parking demand by distributing available parking in an efficient and equitable manner through user designations and time restrictions. The Dana Wharf parking lots were found to experience a wide range of utilization and a high degree of long-term use. During peak summer weekends and on holidays, occupancy was found to be in the 90% to 100% range. Recent observation found that off-peak Saturday occupancy was near 100%. In order to guarantee more parking for Dana Wharf restaurants and shops the original Parking Management Plan recommended 4-hour time limits in these lots to be consistent with the Mariner's Village lots. " The current exceptions to these limits are for fishermen and sightseers in the Northwest and North Edge areas, who use a limited number of "Blue Dot" spaces. These spaces require a windshield permit, and are exempt from the 4-hour time limit. When the blue dot spaces are full the Embarcadero provides overflow parking capacity for sport fishing. It is suggested that sport fishermen be allowed to park in the employee lot, instead of in the blue dot stalls. In turn, additional employee passes should be issued to allow employee overflow into Lot 2 and Lot 6. The number allowed in Lot 6 should be limited to insure that the lot does not overflow. Lot 2 has capacity to accept additional employees without creating shortages for slip holders. ,,4 In the Dana Wharf and Mariner's Village lots, tire marking should continue later in the day to keep employees out of these 4-hour lots. Constant enforcement is needed to keep long-term parkers from parking in these areas. The enforcement time should be extended to 10 PM to discourage long-term parking in the evening. Tire marking and enforcement could be ended if gated time-limit parking were installed. Gated time-limit parking would be a long-term solution for the Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf lots that would entail some redesign of the parking areas. The redesign would be necessary to accommodate the automatic entry and exit gates. The gated time-limit option is recommended, as it would likely lessen violations and it would be more convenient for long-term parkers to park in the appropriate lot designated for that purpose rather than use the Mariner's Village or Dana Wharf lots for lengthy stays. Gated time-limit parking would be less costly than tire marking, and revenue from overstays would accrue to the Harbor, instead of the City. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... I'fiInrliIf <IIld ERfin=q 35 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report Recom mendat ions/ Conel us ions An expansion of the valet parking operation is recommended. It should be considered on Friday night, Saturday day and night, and Sunday (daytime). In summer, Wednesday night, Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday (day). A better effort at advertising and promotion, particularly more effective signage, is needed to educate users on the availability of valet parking. The County has pledged $20,000 to expand the operation. It is recommended that all Catalina Express passengers should be shuttled from the island in the future. Catalina Express is an ideal situation for a shuttle service/remote lot as all passengers require long-term (4+ hours) parking, and shuttling of Catalina Express passengers is a more efficient use of money and resources than shuttling employees. Potential areas for remote parking for Catalina Express customers would include the East Island Marina Lot and the West Island Marina Lot. The East Island Marina lot would be ideal, as it is under the same management as the Dana Point Marina Company lot currently used by Catalina Express. A relocation of all Catalina Express parking would free 110 parking spaces currently reserved for Catalina Express in DPMC Lot 2. This parking could be used to meet all employee needs during construction of the future parking structure. A shuttle for Catalina Express passengers should be instituted before the additional Catalina Express boat is added. ;#8 The frequent shuttle service required and resulting expense is a significant incentive for accommodating employee parking close to the Mariner's Village area (such as the current Employee lot, Dana Point Marina Company lots, and/or Launch Ramp lot. There is also a safety issue at remote lots, and the expense of additional security must be considered. For these reasons remote parking is not recommended for temporary employee parking. " It is recommended that event parking use Launch Ramp parking, Dana Point Marina Company lot 2, the Island parking lots (with a shuttle), the north side of Dana Point Harbor Drive, the Villa parking lot, and the Marina Hotel West lot. The north side of Dana Point Harbor Drive could be signed for "Event Parking". A temporary speed restriction of 25 mph could be imposed on the street to coincide with the event parking period. The hotel and Dana West Marina lots can also be used. It is recommended that the Hotel should maintain its policy of regulating public entry into this lot when the Hotel is expected to require guest or visitor parking during peak events. However public access to this lot should be considered for vehicles arriving from 1 PM to 3 PM. This could be done by opening the driveway to the lot from Dana Point Harbor Drive and reclosing it via cones if necessary. . Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... f'b1niIr GIld fRpeerq 36 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report Recom mendat ions/Cone lusions The installation of traffic calming measures on the west end of Dana Point Harbor Drive (west of Island Way) is recommended, so that it will function more like a parking lot, while still providing access to the West Marina area. Curb parking could be provided on both sides of the street, providing an additional 40 parking spaces on the north side of the street. Traffic calming measures would slow through traffic. The white/red time-restrictive parking signs along the south side of Dana Point Harbor Drive can easily be mistaken for "No Parking" signs, due to fading of the time limit lettering. It is recommended that the faded "No Parking 12 AM to 6 AM" signs be replaced with new White/Green signs indicating times when parking is permitted. It is suggested that the hours between 6 AM and Midnight be posted as parking permitted, with a smaller white/red sign underneath indicating no parking between Midnight and 6 AM. '- At the north/west end of Dana Point Harbor Drive, there is a grey-painted curb area on the north/west side of the street just south of Cove Road that is often used for parking by buses and RV's. This causes a line-of-sight problem for drivers pulling out onto Dana Point Harbor Drive from the Ocean Institute. This grey curb area on the north/west side of the road should be restricted to vehicles less than 8 feet in height. This can be done with appropriate signage. This will improve sight distance for drivers pulling out onto Dana Point Harbor Drive from the Ocean Institute parking area. _ Katz, Okitsu & Associates ..... I'bnhg CJRd f.llgineerq 37 Dana Point Harbor Parking Management Plan Draft Report EXHIBIT "B" SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. The Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws applicable to its activities. 2. The Consultant shall not release to the public or press any information regarding the purpose/scope of services to be accomplished or data specific to the project required under the Agreement without prior authorization of the contract officer. All such information is considered confidential. All inquiries made of Consultant shall be immediately referred to the Contract Officer. 3. Consultant shall present to the City certificates of insurance and endorsement forms verifying that the Consultant has the insurance as required by this Agreement. Said form shall be reviewed and approved by the office of the City Attorney of the City of Tustin. A certificate of insurance form is attached. 4. If the Contract Officer determines that a product deliverable is unacceptable, the Consultant shall submit a revised product at Consultant's expense. 5. Monthly progress reports shall be submitted by Consultant with billing requests. At minimum these reports shall specify the period reported, tasks completed, tasks underway, percent of project completed and strategies to solve any timing delays. 6. Consultant shall be required to meet with the Contract Officer and/or City Manager as determined necessary or desirable to discuss elements of the Scope of Work and project's progress. CITY OF TUSTIN CERTIFICATION OF INSURANCE AND DESIGNATION OF NAMED ADDITIONAL INSURED NO MODIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONS MAY BE MADE TO THIS FORM TO: CITY OF TUSTIN P.O. Box 1089 Tustin, CA 92781-1089 PROJECT: COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE (MUST HAVE BEST'S RATING OF AT LEAST A, VII) NAME AND ADDRESS OF INSURED CONTRACTOR: COMPANY LETTER A: COMPANY LETTER B: COMPANY LETTER C: COMPANY LETTER D: NAME AND ADDRESS OF INSURANCE AGENCY: COMPANY LETTER E: COMPANY LETTER F: This certities that the policies ot insurancellstecroerow nave been issued to the Insured name above, are in torce at this time, thafllie City ot Tustin is named as an additional insured thereon as respects claims arising in cOIUlection with the Project named above and that such insurance shall be priamary with respect to any other insurance in force procured by City. Co. Policy Policy Ltr Type of Insurance Policy Number Effective Dat Expiration Date All Limits in Thousands General Aggregate $ GENERAL LIABILITY [ ] Commercial Prods-Comp/Ops Agg. $ General Liability [ ] Occurrence Basis Pers. & Advg Injury $. [ ] Owner's & Contractor's Each Occurrence $ Protective [ ] Broad Form Prop. Damage Fire Damage [ ] Explosion, Collapse, (Any One Fire) $ Underground Hazards Medical Expense (Any One Person) $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY CSL $ [ ] Any Auto [ ] All Owned Autos Bodily Injury [ ] Scheduled Autos (Per Person) $ [ ] Hired Autos [ ] Non-Owned Autos Bodily Injury [ ] Garage Liability (per Occurrence) $ Property $ EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE [ ] Umbrella Form $ $ [ ] Other Umbrella Form STATUTORY WORKER'S COMPENSATION $ Each Accident AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY $ Disease-Policy Limit $ Disease-Each Employee OTHER I Description of Operations/LocationsN ehicles/Special Items: It IS certified that a WaIver of subrogation is hereby issued to the City of Tustin as pertains to the tenns of all Worker's Compensation Insurance. The issuing company will give thirty (30) days written notice to the City of Tustin prior to modification or cancellation. DATE ISSUED: Authorized Representative of the above-named insurance company(ies) EXHIBIT "C" SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION Compensation As compensation for the Consultant's services under this Agreement, the City shall pay the Consultant a not to exceed fixed amount of $47,420 as detailed in this Exhibit. Compensation for Additional Services In the event the City requires services in addition to those described in Exhibit A, said services must first be approved in writing by the Contract Officer. The Consultant shall be compensated at the Consultant's standard hourly rates for professional services, as detailed in this Exhibit, plus reimbursement of expenses or a fixed amount agreed to in writing by the City and Consultant. Method of Payment As a condition precedent to any payment to Consultant under this Agreement, Consultant shall submit monthly to the City a statement of account which clearly sets forth by dates the designated items of work, as well as reimbursable expenses, for which the billing is submitted. The payment request shall identify each task required by the Agreement, percent of completion, amount of actual reimbursable expenses and requested amount to be billed against each task. Payment requests shall not exceed costs identified in Consultant's proposal included as Exhibit A Timinq of Payment The City shall review Consultant's monthly statements and pay Consultant for services rendered and costs incurred hereunder, at the rates and in the amounts provided hereunder, on a monthly basis in accordance with the approved monthly statements. 17852 E. Seventeenth St. SUite 102 Tustin. CA 92780-2142 714.573.0317 fax: 714.573.9534 koaoc@kauokitsu.com www.katzokitsu.com Los Angeles 323.260.4703 fax: 323.260.4705 San Diego 619683.2933 fax: 619.683.7982 San Bernardmo 909.890.9693 fax: 909.890.9694 K~HCZ, OkHsu & Associates Planning and Engineering October 18, 2006 Ms. Maria Huizar, Chief Deputy City Clerk City of Tustin 300 Centenial Way Tustin, California 92780 Subject: COST PROPOSAL to the City of Tustin for the OLD TOWN TUSTIN PARKING STUDY Dear Ms. Huizar: Katz, Okitsu & Associates is pleased to present this Cost Proposal for the above-mentioned project. This cost proposal is submitted in conjunction with our technical proposal. It is submitted as a separate document to facilitate the City's evaluation of the proposals. The attached spreadsheet presents the total overall costs in detail by task and personnel category per RFP requirements. Exclusions . All work not included in the Technical Proposal will be considered extra work. If additional work becomes necessary, it will be billed on a cost-plus-fixed-fee basis. Hourly Rates Summary These billing rates will be in effect for the duration of the contract. Our billing rates are gener:ally based upon direct salaries, a 168.3% overhead, and a 10% profit. CEO / President Firm Principal/Vice President Senior Transportation Engineer / Designer Associate Engineer Associate Designer / Planner Assistant Transportation Engineer / Planner Draftsman (ink) Technician Administrative Assistant Messenger/Intern $215/hour $200/hour $ 165/hour $llO/hour $100/hour $90/hour $85/hour $70/hour $55/hour $ 35/hour (;\2006\06 Major Proposals!MA6663 - TV Old Towne Parking!nJ_OldTownPkg-COSTMA6663.doc I 7852 E. Seventeenth St. SUite 102 Tustin. CA 92780-2142 714.573.0317 fax: 714.573-9534 koaoc@kauokitsu.com www.katzok.tsu.com Los Angeles 323.260.4703 fax: 323.260.4705 San Diego 619.683.2933 fax: 619.683.7982 San Bernardino 909.890.9693 fax: 909.890.9694 K;:li:z, Okitsu & A.ssociates Pla/ming and Ellgineering General Provisions Telephone, equipment, and fax are normally included in above hourly costs. Direct expenses including blacklines bluelines, commercial CAD plotting, subconsultant expense, issuance of specially endorsed insurance certificate, and direct costs, are billed at cost plus 10% unless stated otherwise in the proposal. Printing is approximately $75/black & white copy (bound study) or $ I 25/Color copy (bound study). Mileage is charged at the federally allowed rate. Additional public meetings and public hearings (outside the scope of services) will be billed as extra work at the rates above. There is a four-hour minimum for nighttime public hearings. The rates above do not represent expert witness testimony in court or at depositions. Annual adjustments in these fees of approximately 5% will be request for each 12-month period following authorization. If the governing Agency prefers a constant hourly cost for a multi-year contract, a 10% increase from the fees indicated above will be requested. Katz, Okitsu & Associates is prepared to proceed with the proposed scope of services upon your authorization. If you have any questions, please contact me at (714) 573-0317. This proposal is valid for 120 days. Sincerely, kc-- Rock E. Miller, P.E. Vice President cc: Atlached Cost Spreadsheet G.12006106 Mqjor ProposalslMA6663 - TV Old Towne ParkingITU_OldTownPkg-COSTMA6663doc BIll Katz, Okitsu & Associates . .' : . . . Planning & E.ngineering .. . . . I . . . . . \;i ; .,.' . c . 'I' f' >'Y0~,'I,'j;; i "~if . , II , II ','1 . I V' I 'f' "1'>9/." '" ,.' I/? , ..'V: ': '. ,..',::/if'';;:''", ',;'1':' . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Task I Review Existing Studies and Parking Policies 4 $800 8 $800 4 $360 $140 16 $2.100 16 $2.100 Task 2 Interview City Staff 2 $400 4 $400 $100 6 $900 6 $900 Task 3 Analyze Existing Parking Inventory and Usage 4 $800 8 $800 8 $720 $120 20 $5.800 $3.000 20 $8.800 Task" Parking Utilization 4 $800 8 $800 16 $/.440 $60 28 $3.100 28 $3.100 Task 5 Parking Duration / Turnover 4 $800 8 $800 8 $720 $280 20 $2.600 20 $2.600 Task 6 Determine Current and Future Parking Needs 4 $800 8 $800 8 $720 20 $2.320 20 $2.320 T<ask 7 Develop Potential Solutions is Addressing 8 $1.600 8 $800 8 $720 16 $1,120 $60 40 $4.300 40 $4.300 Immediate and Future Parking Needs T;uk8 Priority Ranking of Problem Areas 8 $1.600 8 $800 $100 16 $2.500 16 $2.500 Task 9 Evaluation of Alternative Parking Management 8 $1.600 8 $800 8 $720 16 $1.120 $60 40 $4.300 40 $4.300 StratelZies/lmolementation Plan Task 10 Draft Report/Final Report/Meetings 8 $1.600 20 $2.000 28 $2.520 40 $2.800 $3,880 96 $12.800 $1.000 96 $13.800 Task II Contingency 6 $1.200 6 $600 8 $720 $180 20 $2.700 20 $2.700 Total 60 $12.000 94 $9.400 96 $8.640 72 $5.040 $4.980 322 $43.420 $4.000 322 $47.420 o. ... Note: Katz, Okitsu and its sub-consultants reserve the right to reassign hours and costs within the total budget as needed to complete the agreed upon scope of services. EXHIBIT "D" SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE The schedule for individual tasks is inherently uncertain and largely based on scheduling to be defined by the City. The Consultant will perform the individual tasks in conformance with the schedule identified in Exhibit A or in accordance with schedules agreed to between the Consultant and City.