pages: CityCouncil/2007-11-06.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2007-11-06 | 8 | Counci lmember Matarrese stated the matter would have been reviewed by the Economic Development Commission under the normal processi the staff reports states that the incremental additional revenue will be spent within the Park Street Business District, which is not reflected in the resolution; the resolution does not have an effective date and is like a rough draft. The City Attorney stated resolutions usually do not have an effective date; lead time is needed to change out the meter heads ; an additional action would be needed to earmark the increment. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether fund use was an important factor for PSBA to support the fee increase, to which the Development Services Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether PSBA would support the increase without said condition, to which the Development Services Director responded she would need to go back and ask. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether $900,000 of parking meter funds was put into the parking structure. The Development Services Director responded in the negative; stated there is a commitment for $250,000 per year for debt service; a lump sum was not taken. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not think that designating meter revenue to certain areas should be considered; a precedent should not be set. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the rate increase would be confined to the area between Lincoln Avenue and Encinal Avenue, to which the Development Services Director responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether rate increases would be reviewed for other areas once the Wilbur Smith Associates (WSA) study is complete. The Development Services Director responded that she is not sure whether the WSA study would recommend parking fee increases anywhere else; stated WSA has not identified any other high demand areas ; parking problems arise over time as parking demand increases. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she sees nothing wrong with using the incremental revenue generated from raising the parking fees in the Park Street Business District and spending the money in the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 November 6, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-11-06.pdf |