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CityCouncil | 2015-03-03 | 13 | Contingencies, to IPS Group, Inc. for the Purchase, Installation, and Operation of 822 Single-Space "Smart" Parking Meters and Authorize the City Manager to Execute any Necessary Documents. The Deputy Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the Deputy Public Works Director stated Mastercard and Visa are currently accepted by the Smart Meter; the City could elect to accept American Express and Discover Cards. Stated the Park Street Business Association (PSBA) is in favor of the smart meters; urged approval: Robb Ratto, PSBA. Provided an example of another city allowing people to pay for meters using phones; questioned the technology: Rosalinda Fortuna Corvi, Alameda. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is excited about the smart meters; the meters are truly convenient. The Deputy Public Works Director stated the surveys indicated using credit cards is the number one priority; one recommendation raised is the option to pay by cell phone. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Deputy Public Works Director stated one block on Webster Street and one block on Park Street have pilot smart meters; roll out across the City will take place after tackling the height issue. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether paying by cell phone could be added and if it would cost more. The Deputy Public Works Director responded most cities choose to put a convenience fee on the user or the City could absorb the fee. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the meters themselves cost more with smart phone capability, to which the Deputy Public Works Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated more options are better; that she strongly support the smart phone feature. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Deputy Public Works Director stated time restrictions could be built into the meters. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation [award contract to IPS Group for smart meters], including the use of cell phones and Discover credit card. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 3, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-03-03.pdf |