pages: CityCouncil/2007-11-06.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2007-11-06 | 6 | The Development Services Director responded staff has made the information available; stated enforcement will increase. Mayor Johnson inquired whether another ticket is issued after the first ticket, to which the Development Services Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there is an extra fine for a second ticket. The Police Lieutenant responded a second ticket can be issued after twenty-four hours. Mayor Johnson stated that the time for the second issuance needs to be changed; credit card meters should be reviewed; changing parking to one hour in premium areas could be considered after the situation has been monitored. The Development Services Director stated the whole parking issue is an experiment; things will need to be tried and tweaked if necessary. Richard Neveln, Alameda, stated the issue belongs in front of the Transportation Commission first; revenues can be raised through stricter enforcement of illegal left turns. Jon Spangler, Alameda, stated that he supports the staff recommendation; the timeline needs to be met in connection with the opening of the parking structure; bike racks are needed; the City of Oakland has decimated its bike parking inventory by going to the computerized meters; he hopes that bicycle parking will be provided at necessary levels. Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA). stated the PSBA Board voted overwhelmingly to support the staff recommendation; the proposed increase needs to be in conjunction with the opening of the garage he has had numerous conversations with repeat offenders; repeat offenders will be reported to the two new parking technicians and would be ticketed; PSBA looks forward to working with Council on determining how the additional revenue would be spent. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Alameda Avenue and Oak Street parking lots are full, to which Mr. Ratto responded there is one vacancy. Councilmember deHaan stated redevelopment funds from all over the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 November 6, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-11-06.pdf |