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CityCouncil | 2019-09-03 | 19 | Expressed support for the goal of reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas reduction; stated another goal should be reducing single-occupancy trips to and from the ferry; urged caution about fines: Alan Teague, Alameda. Stated imposing costs on drivers can be burdensome; urged the Council not to subsidize driving; expressed support for Option 4: Denyse Trepanier, Alameda. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the Issue is important; the parking policy has been discussed for over a decade; expressed support for Option 3; stated Option 4 would be a two-year contract with a possible one-year extension allowing the City to put hiring in place; the problems with hiring officers is causing difficulties for Options 1 and 2; if Option 4 is selected, prevailing wage requirements need to be met. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for Option 2. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for Option 2; stated his preference is Option 3; outlined sections of the staff report related to parking incentives; stated that he does not believe in outsourcing public jobs whatsoever as mentioned in Option 4; Option 3 allows for revenue to reach a point where costs are covered and parking can become a revenue generator and incentivizes a change in behavior. Councilmember Daysog stated that he supports part-time police assistance because they are part of the local fabric. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for Option 4; stated the situation needs to be addressed; the length of the contract can be revisited if needed; climate implications are part of the problem; outlined driving issues related to parking and merchant difficulties; stated if parking is not enforced; people tend to leave their vehicle on the street and others cannot get in to support local businesses; an economic downturn is coming; parking revenue can be increased with Option 4; contract employees can be worked into a full time position; Option 3 costs more than $2,500,000 at full build-out. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether Option 3 includes current OPEB and long-term liabilities and not projected figures. The City Manager responded that he is not sure if the figures do or do not include the current liability. The Public Works Coordinator stated the figures include today's current total costs. The City Manager stated with the way California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has changed the structure, future costs are predicted. Councilmember Oddie stated if the economy does have a downturn, there could be more people wanting to be part-time employees; there are anti-raiding provisions that Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 3, 2019 17 | CityCouncil/2019-09-03.pdf |