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Recommendation to Consider Approval of the Recommended Parking Enforcement Program Staffing Plan and Provide Direction to Staff on a Long-Term Parking Management Policy. (Public Works 224)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council has adopted a variety of plans, policies, and goals to improve transportation and parking management in the City of Alameda (City), which require a well-designed, consistently operated, fully staffed parking enforcement program. Currently, the City's parking enforcement program lacks sufficient staff to support the City Council's current and future policy objectives.
On September 3, 2019, the City Council provided general direction to staff on a preferred approach to improving the enforcement program. Based on the direction provided, staff is recommending an immediate expansion of the program to include a mix of full-time and part-time City employees.
At this time, staff is asking the City Council to endorse the proposed interim staffing plan and direct staff to develop a budget and the classifications needed to support the staffing plan, move forward with recruitment consistent with the plan and bring back budget and classifications for approval with Budget amendments.
BACKGROUND
Transportation and traffic congestion is consistently ranked by residents and businesses as one of the most important issues affecting the quality of life and business climate in the City. The City's General Plan, Transportation Choices Plan, and the Alameda Point Transportation Management Plan all require that the City manage parking supply as a means to manage traffic congestion and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
In 2014, the City Council approved a parking occupancy goal of 85% for its existing 1,100+ public paid parking spaces. Managing parking through parking fees and enforcement enables customers to park near businesses and relieves congestion. By helping ensure that every block h...
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