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CityCouncil | 2011-02-15 | 8 | Councilmember deHaan stated a $50 fee would be fairly standard and would not vary too much from other cities. Councilmember Johnson stated that she would prefer to have the fees refined; the metered parking fee should be reduced; the downtown area should be welcoming and friendly; the overnight commercial vehicle fee should be more egregious; that she has no problem with moving forward with the collections portion of the staff recommendation. The Acting City Manager summarized that the Council direction is to decrease the fees for parking time limit, overtime parking in the City lot, overtime meter zone, expired meter and increase more egregious violations such as overnight commercial vehicle parking and 15' from a fire hydrant; stated staff would come back with a new schedule. Councilmember Johnson stated that she would like to lower the street sweeping fee; many people are given a ticket after street sweeping has been done. The Acting Police Chief stated the Police Department is looking at a system to remedy the problem. The Acting City Manager stated staff is trying to keep in line with other cities; the fees could be tiered into three categories. Mayor Gilmore stated the parking prohibited at all times and RV trailer parking violation fees should be raised; the City has an ordinance regarding RV trailer parking. The Acting Police Chief stated the problem has dropped significantly since passage of the ordinance. Mayor Gilmore stated fees should be raised if people are not paying attention to the ordinance. Councilmember deHaan stated fees should be raised for front or side yard parking, heavy vehicle three hour parking, and 72-hour limit violations. Mayor Gilmore inquired what is the definition of a heavy vehicle. Councilmember Johnson stated knowing how other cities define a heavy vehicle is important. In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry, the Acting Police Chief responded a heavy vehicle has six wheels or more. Mayor Gilmore stated she is particularly concerned with cabs pulling long trailers, being disconnected, and parked on Ralph Appezzato Parkway. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 February 15, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-02-15.pdf |