pages: CityCouncil/2010-04-20.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2010-04-20 | 11 | parking rule be revised. Councilmember Matarrese stated the amendment is good because storage of non-self propelled vehicles, trailers, etc. would not be on the street; that he does not see anything in the ordinance that allows people time to load up a recreational vehicle. The Police Lieutenant stated Councilmember Matarrese is referring to a temporary, one-day permit; the goal is to gain compliance; individuals can call dispatch to receive the temporary, one-day permit. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether said information is in the ordinance, to which the Police Lieutenant responded in the negative. Councilmember Matarrese stated information needs to be included in the ordinance. Councilmember Gilmore inquired how people would know to call dispatch for a one-day permit if information is not in the ordinance; stated the issue is about noticing. The Interim City Manager responded the ordinance would be amended. Mayor Johnson inquired whether information could be placed on the website so that the public is informed, to which the Interim City Manager responded in the affirmative. The Police Lieutenant stated the Police Department has discretionary power; Police Officers are quite diplomatic. Mayor Johnson stated people do not know that there is a process; everyone should know that dispatch can be called for a temporary one-day permit. The Police Lieutenant stated advising the public would be beneficial. Mayor Johnson stated the proposed ordinance has made a huge change. The Police Lieutenant stated that parking enforcement has indicated the proposed ordinance has made a dramatic difference. Mayor Johnson stated that she noticed some commercial trailers not attached to vehicles. The Police Lieutenant stated Code 8-7.11 addresses the matter; said vehicles are eligible to be cited or towed. The Interim City Manager stated eight calls were received and were split 50-50 pros and cons for the ordinance; staff will be very diligent in crafting the text amendment to ensure that a boat, trailer, or recreational vehicle is not moved to the front lawn. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 April 20, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-04-20.pdf |