Item 07 - Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025

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authorizing the City manager to modify future curbside rates after the third annual increase as needed to mirror the authority of the city owned parking structures and reporting such actions to the Council as receive and file. Motion failed for lack of a second. MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra emphasized the importance of capitalizing on peak period demand to maximize revenue. He advocated for lower off-peak rates to incentivize parking and support local businesses. He reminded the Council that revenue generation is required to fund the downtown Clean and Safe program. Councilmember Hernandez expressed support for the removal of meters in the Willard neighborhood, specifically in front of residences, and parking permits granting exemptions to meter parking, as well as the removal of meters north of Tenth Street. He also supported a $0.50 increase to parking rates at both city - owned structures and metered locations and proposed amending the hours of operation for metered parking to end at 6:00 P.M. to allow for a more business - friendly environment. A discussion ensued regarding the proposed amendments and the original motion. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez voiced support for the removal of parking meters in the Willard neighborhood as well as an annual review of parking and meter rates, rather than implementing a continuous yearly increase. Councilmember Lopez expressed support for the removal of meters in the Willard Neighborhood and requested clarification on whether adjustments to parking structure rates fall within the City Manager's purview. City Manager Alvaro Nunez confirmed that the adjustment of rates for parking structures falls within purview of the City Manager. Councilmember Lopez requested that the City Manager maintain authority over parking structure rate adjustments. MOTION: Councilmember Lopez moved to limit the current discussion to matters concerning parking meters only, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. Motion was subsequently rescinded. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua expressed concern regarding the current operating budget's deficit, emphasizing the potential loss of the Clean and Safe program and downtown holiday decorations if revenue generation is not maintained. She inquired about the personnel costs associated with parking structures and meters. Director Garcia stated that the personnel costs amount to $600, 000. A discussion ensued regarding the personnel costs and the City Manager's Office purview over parking structures. CITY COUNCIL 17 MARCH 18, 2025