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Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: One Vacancy Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio repeated her request that staff work with Tri-Valley Haven and the liaison committee to identify possible funding sources. 17. (B) Approve the Annual Action Plan (FY 2013-14) for the Use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Mr. Erickson continued the staff report, stating that 17(B) relates to the Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD each year for the federal portion of grant funding, both CDBG and HCME funds. The plan includes a statement of the City's goals and policies related to use of the federal funds and includes a list of the projects being funded based on what was approved under 17(A). He noted that HUD introduced new software to create the plan this, so the product does look a bit different than in years past. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing and, seeing no speakers, closed the public hearing. MOTION: It was m/s by Cook-Kallio/Pentin to approve the Annual Action Plan. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: One Vacancy 18. Continued from April 16, 2013 — Adopt a resolution to expand the residential permit parking program to include Walnut Drive Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano presented the staff report. He provided an overview of the City's residential parking permit program, which was established in 1988 to address non-residential parking issues on residential streets. The program was first implemented at the Post Office and around Amador High School and had expanded and reduced in area over the years. Installation of the program requires that 60% of available parking spaces are parked by non-resident vehicles and that residents approve the installation via a strong majority. Mr. Tassano explained that issues on Walnut Drive first came to the City's attention in 2011. At that time, a parking analysis showed that approximately 80% of the vehicles parked on Walnut Drive between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. were non-residential are largely related to adjacent businesses. Staff recommended a 3 hour timed parking limitation, which is somewhat easier to enforce than a residential permit program. A petition was circulated but ultimately not supported by a strong majority. Residents came forward again requesting relief in October 2012. Staff again determined that the same parking impacts were present and, aware that the 3 hour timed parking was not successful, recommended a residential permit program. The related petition was supported by 100% of residences. Councilmember Pentin asked if requiring a strong majority from the neighborhood is standard protocol. Mr. Tassano said "yes." While not in the Municipal Code, the provision is actually covered in the draft guidelines prepared in 1988. Councilmember Pentin asked which method is more effective in terms of effort and cost. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 12 May 7, 2013