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Councilmember Phan shared that she is in support of removing coin as a payment <br />option on the meters and offering a free first hour during the day. She is not in <br />support of offering free parking during the Artwalk or during the busiest times. <br />Councilmember Lopez requested an email update regarding LAZ from Staff. She <br />is in support of removing meters, especially in the Willard neighborhood, as well as <br />offering free Sundays, Artwalk days, and a 6:00 P.M. end time. <br />City Manager Alvaro Nunez clarified that the potential revenue generated from <br />parking structures would benefit the entire City - not just Downtown. <br />Mayor Amezcua expressed her support for removing the meters in the Willard <br />neighborhood. <br />Councilmember Hernandez asked Staff to clarify whether the existing ordinance <br />states that the revenue generated from the parking meters is for the benefit of the <br />zone in which the meters are located. He reiterated his support for parking meter <br />hours ending at 6:00 P.M., an app-based payment system, free parking on <br />Sundays, free parking during the Artwalk, 50 cent increase on the meters and <br />parking structures, increases to both monthly and reserved key cards while keeping <br />the overnight rate the same, and first hour free parking. He also suggested <br />implementing a parking committee. <br />Mayor Amezcua shared her support for Option 9 and asked staff for a report that <br />would include the cost of elevator and ADA-related upgrades. She also requested <br />a future agenda item regarding the LAZ contract. She expressed her concerns <br />regarding the idea of a parking committee. <br />Councilmember Penaloza expressed his support for Option 2, increasing revenue, <br />and charging for parking on Artwalk Saturdays and Sundays. He also expressed <br />support for offering different pay options and removal of meters in the Willard <br />neighborhood, but requested information on why the meters were placed in the <br />neighborhood. He also suggested a fluctuating pay schedule, based on factors <br />such as high -peak season or inclement weather. <br />City Manager Nunez confirmed he and Staff would present further information to <br />the Council in 30 days. <br />IA11,71I1i �i►� •l7it:� <br />CITY COUNCIL 13 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 <br />