DISCUSSION
In 2019, staff began the process of reviewing adjustments to parking violation fine amounts. After reviewing parking violation fines of surrounding cities, staff is proposing a 3.2% increase in parking citation fines, which is tied to the Consumer Price Index rate for Los Angeles - Orange County as of November 2019 (rounded up or down to the nearest dollar). Most of the increases are in the range of $1 to $3.
At the request of the Police Department, an increase of $43.00 is proposed to the fine amount for parking without a permit near the Anaheim Convention Center from $29 to $72, which matches the same violation amount charged by the City of Anaheim.
Staff is also recommending the pass-through of costs for AB 503 indigent payment plans as allowed for in state law ($5 per payment plan) and the pass-through of costs for additional collections methods at 30% of the total amount due (per the citation processing agreement).