TO: Chair and Members of the City Traffic Commission
THRU: Larry Tay, Deputy Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer
FROM: Laura Lombardo, Administrative Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Two-hour time-limited parking in designated sections of the Orange Main Library parking lot.
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2. SUMMARY
Since the introduction of paid parking in Old Towne, the Orange Main Public Library parking lot has experienced noticeably higher demand, largely resulting from non-library patrons utilizing the available free parking. To encourage turnover and help ensure parking availability for library patrons, a 2-hour time-limit is being proposed in designated areas of the library parking lot. The proposed change was developed in consultation with the City's Community and Library Services Department.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve installation of 2-hour parking on the west side of the parking lot at the Orange Main Public Library.
2. Authorize staff to modify the allowable time limit to any interval between 15 minutes up to three hours, based on evolving needs.
3. Adopt Resolution TC-02-2026. A resolution of the Traffic Commission of the City of Orange for the establishment of a 2-hour parking zone in designated areas of the Orange Main Public Library lot and to authorize City staff to modify the time limit of Library parking spaces to any interval between 15 minutes up to three hours.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None. Implementation involves minimal staff time and minimal expenditure that has already been approved in the City's operation budget.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Since the introduction of paid parking in the Old Towne Commercial Core, the Orange Main Public Library parking lot (Main Library lot) has experienced increased usage of parking spaces by non-library patrons, resulting in reduced availability for library visitors, particularly during peak operating hours. Libr...
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