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CityCouncil | 2013-05-28 | 6 | Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation; outlined her questions which staff addressed prior to the meeting. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (13-269) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 14814, "Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Revise the Civil Penalties for Parking Violations of the Alameda Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code." Adopted. The Police Captain gave a brief presentation. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding reducing disabled parking fines, the Police Captain stated the recommendation is to bring the fine down since it is above the average. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like the fine to remain the same. Councilmember Chen inquired about enforcement, to which the Police Captain responded Parking Technicians and Police Officers can issue citations. In response to Councilmember Chen's inquiry regarding training, the Police Captain stated meter enforcement is understaffed; two more part time positions would be added; outlined training. Councilmember Daysog agreed that the City needs more Parking Technicians. Stated the PSBA Board would like current rates maintained; expressed support of hiring additional Parking Technicians; urged not lowering the fee for parking in disabled or yellow and white zones: Robb Ratto, PSBA. Urged the fine not be lowered for parking in disabled spots; raised questions about various disabled parking locations: Carol Gottstein, Alameda. Councilmember Tam inquired whether some South Shore enforcement is done by volunteers, to which the Police Chief responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry regarding conflicting Municipal Code and Vehicle Code provisions, the Police Captain stated the Municipal Code section is not enforceable and the fine has been eliminated. Councilmember Tam stated that she would advocate keeping the disabled parking fine at $335. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to keep the current fine for parking in a disabled space and yellow and white zones. Special City Council Meeting Alameda City Council 6 May 28, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-05-28.pdf |