pages: CityCouncil/2011-04-05.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2011-04-05 | 8 | The Public Works Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Johnson inquired what a permit would cost, to which the Public Works Director responded $40 per year. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether neighborhood meetings have been held. The Pubic Works Director responded in the negative; stated a public workshop would be held before establishing a parking permit zone. Mayor Gilmore requested clarification of the conceptual process. The Public Works Director stated a Parking Permit Program (PPP) zone would need to be located in close proximity to a C-C zoning district or major parking generator; a minimum of 600 housing units would be needed; the zone would need to be comprised of a minimum of 85% residential properties and have at least an 85% parking demand for any three-hour period between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; residents would need to submit a petition signed by a minimum of 55% of property owners; only one signature per dwelling unit or business would be counted; the City would conduct a parking study; a public workshop would be held; recommendations would be provided; staff would then come back to Council with a recommendation to establish a PPP zone. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the process would be resident initiated, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether permits would be for Monday through Friday, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether a resident would be charged $80 per year for two cars, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry, the Public Works Director stated [eligible] areas would be limited; communities would need to buy into the program; staff receives complaints from Jackson Park and Alameda High School area residents on a regular basis. Councilmember Tam inquired whether only residents can initiate a PPP request, not institutions. The Public Works Director responded staff has not addressed who would be able to initiate the request, only how many people could sign the petition. Councilmember deHaan stated the 600 housing unit threshold is huge; that he is not sure whether said threshold could be met; getting 55% of the residents to sign a petition would be tough. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 5, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-04-05.pdf |