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in the Plan about transportation management and consolidating Downtown offices and r- businesses into one group to do more transportation system management, and there is a letter from Wheels encouraging the use of public transit. Commissioner Sullivan advised that he agrees with Commissioner Harvey that if you make it easier to drive, it is a disincentive for public transportation, and the more difficult it is to drive, the more incentive there is for public transportation. He advised that one of the legitimate ways Cities have tried to encourage transportation is by reducing or charging for parking. Chairperson Maas expressed concern that they are gambling with the Downtown and she wants to make sure that the Downtown is accessible, because the Downtown depends on the people coming to the Downtown. Commissioner Roberts advised that she would vote for staffs recommended wording. Commissioner Arkin stated that he thinks the community wants more parking downtown, and, therefore, he will support this. Commissioner Sullivan advised that whatever happens regarding parking, he wants to be sure that there is no conflict between parking and the trail use. He further advised that he thinks it is very important that the City acquire the right-of-way and he does not want to see structures built in the transportation corridor. ,.-- Commissioner Harvey advised that his primary objection is the use of the corridor for a parking lot. In response to a request from Commissioner Arkin for a legal analysis regarding the transportation corridor, Ms. Seto advised that it is her understanding from the County's representative at a previous meeting that the County purchased the transportation corridor using transportation funds, and because of the findings of a State audit that the land is not being used for transportation purposes, they will need to refund those monies by selling the corridor, She further advised that City staff has been in discussion and negotiations with the County regarding acquisition of the corridor. She noted that there should be no problem with designating the corridor for parking or trails, or whatever is proposed. Vote: 3-2 to support staff's recommendation to amend Parking Policy 1. (Commissioners Harvey and Sullivan voted no). Veterans Memorial BuildinglLivermore Amador Valley Historical Society Museum Sites Land Use Designations There was consensus to support staff's recommendation. Train Discussion: /""' PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 9, 2002 Page 14