pages: CityCouncil/2009-12-15.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2009-12-15 | 11 | In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry regarding driveway parking requirements, the City Attorney stated the ordinance prohibits boats and recreational vehicles on City streets; requirements can be added to only allow said vehicles to be parked in garages or behind fences. Mayor Johnson inquired whether citations could be issued. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated Code Enforcement deals with the issue. In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry about shifting responsibility to the Police Department, the City Attorney stated the matter becomes a warrant issue. The Interim City Manager stated the matter could be reviewed. Mayor Johnson stated the process should expeditious. Councilmember Gilmore stated changing the driveway 20-foot requirement was discussed; the issue should be reviewed and brought back. Mayor Johnson stated that she concurs; parking personal vehicles should be permitted, but boats, motor homes or trailers should not be allowed. Councilmember Gilmore stated neighborhoods are impacted by street parking; making the change soon would help get cars off the street. Councilmember Matarrese noted a trailer full of junk was parked next to Mastick for weeks; other trailers have been parked on Clement Avenue for weeks; one was moved to Triumph and Independence Drives and has been there for four days; a trimaran has been on Independence Drive for three weeks. Mayor Johnson stated written enforcement priorities need to be set for Code Enforcement to ensure resources are being used for the most egregious cases. The Interim City Manager stated staff would address the issue; noted staff is working to make revisions to the Municipal Code. Speaker Michael John Torrey, Alameda. Councilmember Tam stated staff is being asked to do more with less; the fine should be structured to cover increased workload costs. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 December 15, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-12-15.pdf |