Authorize the Eliot Area Parking Permit Program as the new area parking permit pilot directed by Council and the Centers and Corridors Parking Management Toolkit

The purpose of the legislation is to adopt the Eliot Area Parking Permit Program to prioritize parking for residents and their guests and restrict parking for event attendees in and around the Moda Center and Memorial Coliseum. After the 2021 implementation of the Lloyd Event Parking District, PBOT committed to coordinate with Eliot residents and businesses to address parking demand impacts. The Eliot parking permit program will operate daily between October and May from 5pm to 10pm. During these times, parking is restricted to 2 hours or with a parking permit. Parking permits are available to eligible residents and their guests.

The cost of an annual residential parking permit at the start of the program will be $80, with two discounted rates based on median family income (MFI). Households earning more than (>) 90% MFI would pay the full permit price of $80/year. Households earning between 60-90% MFI would pay $55, while households earning less than (<) 60% MFI would pay $38. For the first year, every household eligible for permits can receive a free annual guest permit and up to 30 free daily guest permits. By Ordinance No. 158698 Council acknowledged the importance of parking permit programs to be financially self-supporting. Parking permit fees from this pilot will generate revenue to cover the cost of running the program. 30% of the parking permit fees will cover administrative costs and the remaining 70% will cover parking enforcement costs. The cost of the permit will be adjusted annually according to inflation and operating costs. There is no additional operating budget request to implement this program and, therefore, will be absorbed by our existing operating budget.

The changes will impact event attendees and anyone parking in the Eliot neighborhood during the specified times and hours. The changes will increase parking availability for residents and their guests who have a permit. The permit program includes tiered pricing based on resident incomes to reduce the disproportional burden on residents living on lower incomes. The proposed permit program was recommended by the Eliot Parking Task Force and agreed upon at a public meeting. In addition to the Task Force, PBOT staff held individual meetings and direct outreach with: Eliot Neighborhood Association Door-to-door business outreach Area churches such as Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Life Change Church Community partners including: Harriet Tubman Middle School principal and PTA group Self Enhancement Inc. Urban League Albina Vision Trust Legacy Emmanuel Hospital and Randall Children’s Hospital Rip City Management event, parking, and government relations staff Multnomah County Health Services Past members of the Williams Street Safety Improvement Project stakeholder committee Port City Development Housing building managers Apartment building managers Portland Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA) Bike Farm PBOT conducted a survey of residents, employees, visitors, and business and property owners to get their feedback and learn more about their transportation and parking experiences. We received over 75 responses to the survey, with most responses from residents. Staff attended community events in the area such as Concerts in Dawson Park and Reclaiming Black Joy events. PBOT hosted an open house on May 16, 2023, which was attended by 42 people. Feedback received was integrated into the proposed permit program. With the Eliot Parking Task Force, PBOT did evening and weekend door-to-door outreach to increase participation in the ballot.