Notice City Commission Study Session

7:00PM Monday, March 12, 2018

Governmental Center, Commission Chambers, 400 Boardman A venue Traverse City, MI 49684

Posted and Published: 3-9-18

The meeting informational packet is available for public inspection at the Traverse Area District Library, Law Enforcement Center, City Manager's Office, and City Clerk's Office.

The City of Traverse City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in, its programs or activities. Penny Hill, Assistant City Manager, 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, phone 231-922-4440, TDD/TTY 231-922-4412, VRS 231-421-7008, has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations. Information concerning the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder, are available from the ADA Coordinator. If you are planning to attend and you have a disability requiring any special assistance at the meeting and/or if you have any concerns, please immediately notify the ADA Coordinator.

At the request of City Manager Marty Colburn, City Clerk Benjamin Marentette has called this Study Session.

City Commission: c/o Benjamin Marentette, MMC, City Clerk (231) 922-4480 Email: tcclerk@traversecitymi.gov Web: www.traversecitymi.gov 400 Boardman Avenue Traverse City, MI 49684

The mission of the Traverse City City Commission is to guide the preservation and development of the City's infrastructure, services, and planning based on extensive participation by its citizens coupled with the expertise of the city's staff The Commission will both lead and serve Traverse City in developing a vision for sustainability and the future that is rooted in the hopes and input of its citizens and organizations, as well as cooperation from surrounding units of government.

City Commission Agenda Study Session

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Welcome to the Traverse City Study Session!

March 12,2018

Any interested person or group may address the City Commission on any agenda item when recognized by the presiding officer or upon request of any Commissioner. Also, any interested person or group may address the City Commission on any matter of City concern not on the Agenda during the agenda item designated Public comment. The comment of any member of the public or any special interest group may be limited in time. Such limitation shall not be less than five minutes unless otherwise explained by the presiding officer, subject to appeal by the Commission.

Agenda

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

1. Update regarding the University of Michigan Gram Positive Study conducted at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Marty Colburn, Arthur Kreuger)

2. Discussion regarding the opioid epidemic in Northern Michigan. (Marty Colburn, Jeff O'Brien)

3. Presentation by Parking Administrator Nicole VanNess regarding a proposed residential parking permit program. (Marty Colburn, Nicole VanNess)

4. Announcements from the Deputy City Clerk. (Katie Zeits)

5. Public comment.

6. Adjournment.

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The City of Traverse City

Communication to the City Commission

FOR THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2018

DATE:

FROM:

MARCH 9, 2018 ~

MARTY COLBURN, CITY MANAGER

SUBJECT: MARCH 12 STUDY SESSION

This memo covers Monday evening's study session.

1. Update regarding the University of Michigan Gram Positive Study conducted at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

On Monday evening, Dr. Glen Daigger will be in attendance to present further findings from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Comma Shaped Gram Positive Bacteria Study.

2. Discussion regarding the opioid epidemic in Northern Michigan.

Deputy Civil Counsel Chris Forsyth will be here to discuss the opioid epidemic in Northern Michigan in effort to brainstorm ways the City can help to overcome the problem.

3. Presentation by Parking Administrator Nicole VanNess regarding a proposed residential parking permit program.

In your packet is a handout from Parking Administrator Nicole VanNess regarding a proposed residential parking permit program. Ms. VanNess will discussion considerations for a revised residential parking permit program which allows residents more flexibility for parking on streets in their neighborhoods.

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copy: Arthur Kreuger, Director of Municipal Utilities Nicole VanNess, Parking Administrator Jean Derenzy, DDA Chief Executive Officer Robert Cooney, Grand Traverse County Prosecutor Christopher Forsyth, Grand Traverse County Deputy Civil Counsel

Memorandum

To:

From:

Date:

Re:

Benjamin Marentette, City Clerk

Nicole VanNess, Parking Administrator

March 5, 2018

Residential Parking FAQ

Why is the DDA involved in residential parking?

The Operation and Management Contract between the City and DDA was amended on July 1,

2014 to include, " 16. Residentia l Permits. The DDA shall administer the residential parking

permit program on behalf of the City."

What areas/blocks are eligible for Residential Parking Program (RPP)?

Residents of blocks that have requested RPP will be surveyed. The survey results must show a

51% interest to move forward with RPP.

Who is eligible to be surveyed?

Surveys will be sent to residential property owners. Businesses, schools, medical facilities, etc.

will not be surveyed.

How do we request to be surveyed?

Anyone interested, should contact Traverse City Parking Services at {231) 922-0241, or email

rpp@downtowntc.com. The request will be submitted to the Transportation Committee to

verify the block is eligible for a RPP. Once the block has been verified, surveys will be sent to the

residents.

How is 51% calculated?

Surveys will be sent to each property owner of requesting block. The surveys will be sent to the

address on file with the City Assessor's Office. Residents will have a minimum of two weeks to

respond. 51% is calculated as the amount of responses in favor over those not in favor and

those who did not respond.

Example: The block has 10 residences and 10 surveys were sent. Survey results: 3 yes, 2 no, 5 no

response would calculate as 3/10= 30% Yes, 7 /10= 70% No. RPP would not pass for this block.

If our block did not show support in a previous survey, how long do we have to wait to

request another survey?

A block may request to be surveyed no more than three times in a 12 month period .

If the residents of my block show a 51% interest in RPP, what happens next?

Restricted parking signage (1 hour, 2 hour, No Parking School Days 8 AM-3 PM, etc.) will be

installed on the RPP block. Residents may request residential permits through an RPP

application once the signs have been installed.

How are permits assigned?

Memorandum

Permits will be assigned by neighborhood. Permits are valid on any block that has RPP within

the neighborhood.

Example: Both the 300 block of Seventh and the 400 block of Thirteenth Street reside in Central

Neighborhood. Both blocks have elected to participate in the RPP and may obtain a Central

Neighborhood Permit. Posted signs for Seventh Street are 2 Hour Limit and Thirteenth Street are

No Parking 8 AM-3 PM School Days. Residents from the 400 block of Thirteenth may park on the

300 block of Seventh or vice versa with their Central Neighborhood Residential Permit. Residents

in the 500 block of Tenth Street have not elected to participate, therefore, are not eligible to

obtain a Central Neighborhood permit.

Who is eligible to obtain a residential permit?

Only residents on blocks approved for RPP are eligible to obtain a permit. There is no limit to

the number of permits. The resident must provide proof of vehicle registration that the vehicle

is registered to an address on the RPP block.

If my vehicle is registered in another city or State, am I eligible to obtain a residential permit?

No. Michigan Secretary of State Vehicle registration must indicate that the vehicle is registered

to an owner on the RPP block.

My block has an RPP, am I required to obtain a residential permit?

No. Residents may elect to obtain a permit to park past the posted restrictions, but residents are

not required to have a permit.

Does my permit allow overnight parking?

No. Residential permits are valid for daytime hours only and do not include overnight parking.

I live in the DDA District, am I eligible for a RPP?

No. Only neighborhoods outside of the DDA District are eligible for a RPP. Both Hardy and Old

Town Garages offer 24 hour access for daytime and overnight parking through the downtown

permit program.

My block has meters, is my block eligible for a RPP?

No. RPP permits are not valid in metered spaces.

I own a business on a RPP block, am I eligible to purchase permits for my employees?

No. RPP permits are only offered to residents who reside on the RPP block.

Residential Parking Program Recommendations

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Residential Parking History

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October 20l.4 Recommendation sent to City Commission­

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Input Sessions

February 20l.8 Review Transportation

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20l.4 Renew all existing permits for l. year

May20l.5 Recommendation sent to City Commission­

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November 20l.6 Recommendation sent

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Daytime access for businesses working in residential areas (home healthcare workers, contractors, teachers, etc.

Prior RPP Recommendation • Not Required. Opt-in Program. • Requirements

Vehicle must be registered within Traverse City, City Limits • Proof of residency

• No Limit to the number of permits, as long as, the requirements are met. • Permit Benefits

Allows resident to exceed posted hour limits Allows resident to park overnight 3 AM-6 AM Residents can park on-street to accommodate their guests

Permit Restrictions Not valid in metered zones Not valid for RV/Motorhome, Boat/Tool Trailers, Motor Coaches/Oversized Vehicles

Who Benefits Residents and their guests Tenants/Renters and their guests

Prior- Visitor (Overnight) Parking Recommendation

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• Permit Benefits Allows resident to exceed posted restricted time limit signs

• Residents can park on-street to accommodate their guests

Permit Restrictions Not valid in metered zones

Not valid for RV/Motorhome, Boat/Tool Trailers, Motor Coaches/Oversized Vehicles

Who Benefits Residents and their guests

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Revised RPP Recommendation

Overnight Parking

• No recommendation, needs further review

Storm water management

Snow removal

Non-resident Permits

No recommendation, needs further review

DDA permit program available

Considerations

• Ordinances

• New Ordinance: Parking Permits

• Residential Permits

Signage Replacement- Proposed Signage Options

2HR Parking Monday-Saturday 8 AM-6 PM Residential Permits Exempt

• Parking by Residential Permit Only Monday-Friday 8 AM-6 PM

Past Limit on Sign Violation- Rate Increase

Residential Permit Fees

Construction/Building Permits Access for service workers

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