Council approves time‑limited parking near Civic Center to keep spaces for seniors

The City Council voted unanimously on May 6 to designate time‑limited parking on the north side of Durwood Way during school hours and to restrict the Civic Center parking lot to users engaged in city business, moves staff said are intended to protect close‑in parking for senior center patrons and library users.

Captain Jason Prowse presented the results of a two‑week parking study showing near‑full occupancy on Durwood between school hours and overflow into the civic lot. Staff recommended a sign‑based initial approach concentrating on the north side of Durwood near the library and city lot; the council asked staff to coordinate with the Bonita High School principal, Foothill Transit and to investigate restriping options at the high school to maximize permitted spaces.

Council direction and timing: Council approved a resolution designating the north side restrictions and the civic center enforcement; staff will post signage, begin enforcement, and re‑evaluate after the school semester begins. Council asked for follow‑up assessments (two‑week studies during the fall and the following spring) and directed staff to return with data and any recommended changes.

Key operational detail: Staff estimated the initial posting would affect about 11 on‑street spaces on Durwood
nd said enforcement and signage could be adjusted by the city manager with recommendations from police and public works.

What residents said: Community speakers and senior‑center staff urged action, describing repeated incidents where students parked in the civic lot during senior programming and created access difficulties for participants with mobility limitations.

Next step: staff will implement north‑side posting and monitor impacts; if needed they will return to council with an expanded or adjusted approach.