TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. Subject
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Temporary suspension of neighborhood permit parking restrictions in Permit Parking Areas “D” and “G”
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2. Summary
Each year, typically in January, the City Council is presented with a report to consider various street closures and parking exceptions related to special events throughout the City. After the approval of this year’s requests, Orange Unified School District has organized a District-wide wellness and resource fair at El Modena High School. To better support this event, the Orange Unified School District has requested the suspension of permit parking restrictions in permit areas around the school.
3. Recommended Action
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Approve the temporary suspension of permit parking restrictions in Permit Parking Areas “D” and “G”, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
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4. Fiscal Impact
None.
5. Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life
6. Discussion and Background
City Council action is requested annually for the closure of certain City streets, City-owned lots, and temporary suspension of permit parking restrictions, related to special events that occur throughout the City.
After January 2026, when this year’s listing of affected events, dates, and streets was approved, Orange Unified School District (OUSD) developed plans for hosting a Wellness and Resource Community Fair on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at El Modena High School. The event is expected to be well attended, and OUSD will make parking available on other school sites in the area, including at Prospect and Esplanade elementary schools.
As with other District-wide events at El Modena High, OUSD has requested temporary suspension of permit parking on city streets in the vicinity (Permit Parking Areas “D” and “G”) to supplement parking supply. If approved, the Orange Police Department would suspend enforcement of permit parking restrictions for the entire day of the event.
7. ATTACHMENTS
• OUSD Request Letter
• Map of Permit Parking Areas D & G
• January 13, 2026, City Council Meeting Staff Report (Special Event Street Closures and Parking Exceptions)