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CityCouncil | 2022-04-19 | 17 | Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Ayes; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 10:54 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:14 p.m. *** REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (22-274) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter VIII and Chapter XII Authorizing Public Works to Enforce Parking Provisions and Ensuring Consistency with California Vehicle Code. Introduced. The Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation [including introduction of the ordinance]. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether Public Works will be determining the rates for parking meters. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated the Municipal Code empowers the Public Works Director to set the rates; the Public Works Department works closely with Transportation Planning in setting rates; an ordinance passed in 2020 allows for a hourly rate range from $0 to $5. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the rates will come to Council prior to being set. The Public Works Director responded there is intent to come back to Council to set ferry terminal parking rates; stated currently staff does not intend to change the on-street parking meter rates. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there will be a process if there is a change in the business districts parking rates. The Public Works Director responded that she does not currently have a specific process; stated that she is happy to reach out to Transportation Planning staff in order to gain a sense of how changes have been performed in the past and how changes are intended for the future. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated Council has received multiple complaints about cars blocking street cleaning; enforcement is inconsistent; she does not support having enforcement policies if enforcement does not occur; people park in no parking areas due to insufficient parking; inquired whether parking enforcement is anticipated. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated Public Works has two full-time positions funded; priority will be within the business districts and street sweeping routes; a roadmap was developed with a consultant in order to provide the best resources; two full time Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 19, 2022 15 | CityCouncil/2022-04-19.pdf |