pages: CityCouncil/2009-12-15.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2009-12-15 | 10 | specified in the Health and Safety Code and Vehicle Code; said vehicles should be parked in commercially zoned districts only. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the process for ticketing abandoned vehicles is complaint driven; stated people going on vacation might have to park in front of their house and should not be towed. The Police Lieutenant responded officers self-initiate when vehicles look very blighted; stated other cases are called in by neighbors; officers have discretion when responding; in 2008, there were 3,200 reports, 2,438 vehicles were marked and only 106 were towed. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the City is fairly casual and does not require that people going on vacation obtain a placard or residential parking permit. The Police Lieutenant responded the City is quite reasonable and does not have placards stated if people call before leaving, the Traffic Sergeant suggests that neighbors be notified and someone be asked to move the car. Mayor Johnson stated the process should not be complaint driven; the City should be fairly aggressive once new regulations are implemented; there are many clunkers on Clement Avenue. The Police Lieutenant noted that sometimes vehicles can be towed immediately for other reasons, such as expired plates, flat tires or oil leaks. Mayor Johnson inquired whether new regulations require all vehicles to be moved one mile, to which the Police Lieutenant responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the fine could be increased in the event of multiple occurrences. The Interim City Manager stated the matter would be addressed as part of the annual master fee resolution revision. The Police Lieutenant continued the presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Police Department would not have to worry about prohibited vehicles being moved and could just issue a citation, to which the Police Lieutenant responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 December 15, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-12-15.pdf |