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TransportationCommission | 2008-12-10 | 4 | Staff Fonstein noted that the third goal was program management, with periodic monitoring, depending on the availability of funding. He noted that issues such as satellite parking programs, park & ride, casual carpool, loading zones, the possibility of extending enforcement to Saturdays or evenings, valet parking, the needs of disabled patrons, and to develop a long-range financing plan for future parking in both districts. He noted that WABA endorsed this plan the previous week, and it was presented to PSBA for consideration in January. He noted that the EDC did not have a quorum on November 20, 2008, and that it would be re-presented on January 15, 2009. This plan would be brought before the Planning Board at their January 12, 2009, meeting. They hoped to bring it to the City Council in February 2009. Commissioner Schatmeier inquired about the impact of casual car pooling on surrounding neighborhoods. Staff Khan noted that it was not defined fully at this time, but that there would be some impact. He noted that Encinal/Park and Santa Clara/Webster are currently being used informally for this purpose. Commissioner Moehring inquired about the payment machines, and would like to confirm that they would accept cash in addition to credit cards. Staff Fonstein confirmed that they would accept cash. Commissioner Mehoring ask when funding for these machines would become available, Staff Fonstein for the initial pilot project, and that the cost was $48,000 for two machines. There would be one machine per block. Commissioner Moring noted that it would be nice to try a machine, and inquired whether they could be solar-powered. Staff Khan noted that some machines can be loaded via cell phone. Open public hearing. There were no speakers. Acting Chair Krueger suggested this might be a good time to read Chair Knox White's written comments into the record. Staff Bergman noted that Chair Knox White stated that "in-lieu fees should be used for accommodation of transportation, but an emphasis on transportation options that reduce the need to build more parking. Bus shelters, benches, bike racks, etc., not just parking for bikes or for cars." After receiving the comment, staff examined the Municipal Code, and it appeared to allow considerable flexibility, and should accommodate Chair Knox White's concerns, although it was not explicit. The Code stated that "fees should be allowed where the City can identify appropriate uses for funds reasonably related to the project. Appropriate uses shall include, but not be limited to, acquisition 4 | TransportationCommission/2008-12-10.pdf |