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CityCouncil | 2011-03-01 | 3 | Councilmember Tam moved final passage of the ordinance. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (11-110) Resolution No. 14553, "Increasing Civil Penalties for Parking Violations of the Municipal Code and the California Vehicle Code.' Adopted. The City Controller gave a brief presentation. Speaker: Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) (submitted a handout). Councilmember Johnson inquired whether tickets could be issued for parking on front and side yards since it is private property, to which Police Sergeant Deutsche responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Johnson stated the Police Department memo explaining heavy vehicles was confusing and should be cleaned up. The Acting City Manager stated staff intends to clean up the memo to eliminate any confusion. Councilmember Tam stated that she thought the memo indicated there is no distinction between heavy and commercial vehicles. Mayor Gilmore concurred; stated one word should be used if there is no distinction. The Acting City Manager noted Code changes might be required. Councilmember deHaan stated that he is concerned about pickup trucks with commercial license plates. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the State Vehicle Code has a definition of commercial, to which Sergeant Deutsche responded in the affirmative; stated the State Vehicle Code definition is any vehicle with a commercial plate, including from taxis up to semi trucks. Councilmember Tam inquired whether heavy vehicles are always commercial vehicles, to which Sergeant Deutsche responded in the affirmative; stated Municipal Code Section 8-7.9 defines heavy commercial vehicles as more than two axles, a combination of six feet high and eight feet wide, and includes tow trucks, dump trucks, moving vans, tractors, pole trucks, and pipe dollies. Councilmember deHaan stated more than two axles is a worthwhile definition that eliminates pickup trucks. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 March 1, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-03-01.pdf |