Title
Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapters 10.16,10.20 and 4.60. Relating to Parking
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on first reading, and forward to second reading, the Ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapters 10.16, 10.20 and 4.60 relating to Parking.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve on first reading, and forward to second reading, the Ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapters 10.16, 10.20 and 4.60 relating to Parking.
Staff Contact:
Chelsea Baker van Drood, Program Specialist, Public Works General Services, 360-753-3781
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The proposed changes to OMC Chapters 10.16,10.20 and 4.60 update references related to the transition from the Community Planning and Economic Development Department to the Public Works Department. These revisions address administrative updates and clarify existing language.
The proposal also includes an adjustment to parking citation fees. The parking services program has maintained a high level of service without increasing parking rates or citation fees since March 2020. However, with fees unchanged for five years, operational costs have begun to outpace revenue. Adjusting citation fees will help restore balance and support the long-term sustainability of the program, ensuring it can continue delivering reliable services to the community.
Climate Analysis:
The proposed citation fee increase is not expected to directly affect greenhouse gas emissions. However, by supporting the operations of the parking services program, it may indirectly help reduce vehicle idling, improve traffic flow, and encourage alternative transportation options such as biking, walking, and transit. These outcomes align with the City's broader sustainability and climate action goals.
Equity Analysis:
The citation fee increase keeps Olympia's fines amo...
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