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CityCouncil | 2020-02-04 | 21 | Stated CASA supports putting the matter on a future agenda; staff should look at a blanket policy: Ruth Abbe, CASA. Stated not charging for parking is a subsidy; people have to pay to ride bus: Bill Smith, Alameda. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the parking lot near the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal will be paid parking. The City Manager responded the intent is to have parking be paid at the opening; stated comments can be provided; a parking staff report will be brought forth for consideration in March. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the item; stated the item could be expanded to neighborhood parking permits; outlined neighborhood parking generating revenue; questioned whether there is a street parking charge solution; stated there are too many cars in Alameda; public transit is an option when priced out by parking; charging for parking can help subsidize bus rates, similar to Line 19. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated paid parking requires enforcement; parking enforcement will be up for Council consideration in the coming month. Councilmember Daysog stated single occupancy vehicle drivers are not bad people; trends are pointing to moving away from gas powered vehicles; encouraged residents to avoid rhetoric that depicts single occupancy vehicle drivers as bad people. Councilmember Vella stated any new parking or changes to the parking at Main Street Ferry Terminal should be included; expressed support for considering paving the Main Street Ferry Terminal. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for the item; stated paid parking policies is already in all upcoming projects; the Main Street Ferry Terminal use will likely fade significantly; expressed concern for encouraging spending of money on paid parking infrastructure at a place with diminished use; expressed support for paid parking if the Main Street Ferry Terminal is upgraded; stated a parking policy for street parking is under development; questioned giving direction to staff; stated there are many current transportation projects; requesting the item to return quickly will not have a huge impact; expressed support for providing direction when issues arise related to City owned lots; stated residential parking permits cause privatized streets for neighborhoods, barely pay for themselves, and State law does not allow for higher rates. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she believes people will still continue to use the Main Street Ferry Terminal; there is a matter of prioritizing staff time and funding for projects; the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal should have a big push for paid parking; expressed support for the item and for incentivizing people to move away from single- occupancy vehicles; stated all must strive to do better. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 February 4, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-02-04.pdf |