pages: CityCouncil/2011-04-05.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2011-04-05 | 6 | Councilmember Tam stated increasing parking fees to $1 per hour for Lot C and keeping fees low for the parking garage encourages short-term parking in business areas; inquired whether the fees have been effective in terms of competition for short- term parking and on-street parking, to which the Public Works Director responded people still prefer street parking. Councilmember Johnson stated alleyways should be available for businesses and restaurants; PSBA and WABA parking should be reviewed; sometimes, the City waits too long and opportunities go away; currently, Webster Street does not have a parking problem; inquired whether parking across a sidewalk is not allowed, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Johnson stated Alameda High School has an ongoing request for designated spots for school use. The Public Works Director stated the School District has a draft letter of agreement for twenty spots for teachers. Councilmember Johnson stated student monthly passes should be considered for students. The Public Works Director stated monthly parking rates have been reduced significantly to encourage parking at the parking structure; the rates are 50% lower than for parking at a meter. Councilmember Johnson stated parking structure rates should be more than 50% lower. Mayor Gilmore stated most of the morning traffic is generated by people going back and forth to school; traffic jams do not occur in the summer months; students should not be encouraged to drive. Councilmember Johnson stated students drive; the difficulty is that students park in neighborhoods all day; the problem cannot be solved for all neighborhoods; students would more likely park in monthly pass spaces instead of [School District] staff. Mayor Gilmore suggested tabling the issue to the next item on the agenda. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry regarding businesses offering additional spaces to other merchants or personnel, the Planning Services Manager stated the issue would be studied on a case-by-case basis. Councilmember deHaan stated Council has been very gun shy regarding the matter in the past. The Public Works Director stated City approval would be needed; Napa offers additional spaces; staff is encouraging new businesses to partner with existing parking lots to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 April 5, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-04-05.pdf |