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17. Public Hearing: P17-0055, Downtown Parking Strategy — Consider adopting a resolution approving the Downtown Parking Strategy and Implementation Plan Senior Planner, Shweta Bonn, presented details of the staff report addressing the previous draft of the parking plan, solicited feedback, background, details of the comprehensive parking study, steps taken by the City while the plan was being developed, the study area, community/stakeholder feedback, notable changes to the parking plan, parking garage options, update to Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, a summary of public comments received, Planning Commission review and recommendations. Councilmember Olson asked for verification regarding a piece of property across Spring Street, near the Fire Station, which is an existing, empty lot that could be converted. Director of Community Development, Gerry Beaudin, reported that property is part of the transportation corridor. Councilmember Narum asked regarding on-street opportunities and Ms. Bonn reported these are intended to identify the gap between parking spaces and are non-parking uses of curb spaces. Discussion followed regarding valet and bicycle valet parking, one-way streets, using interim parking fees for the corridor and other parking opportunities. Vice Mayor Pentin stated he would like to change the Bicycle Plan to say that it shall include bicycle corrals. He spoke in support of installing bicycle corrals downtown. Discussion followed regarding bike racks versus bike corrals. Mr. Beaudin reported the City will do the pilot at the same time it is adding capacity. The goal is to fund the corridor improvement this fiscal year. Brief discussion ensued regarding enforcement of existing regulations. Vice Mayor Pentin opened the public hearing. Gene Finch spoke in support of the item noting parking has been a concern for a long time and opined additional police enforcement is needed. Angelina Summers opined that just because a neighboring city has implemented a policy, does not mean the City of Pleasanton must do it. Vice Mayor Pentin closed the public hearing. Councilmember Olson commented positively on the Parking Implementation Plan. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Pentin to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 17-925 adopting the Downtown Parking Strategy and Implementation Plan and modifying the report in terms of bicycle parking to identify and create a bicycle corral as soon as possible. Councilmember Narum stated she was much happier with the existing plan than the previous plan. Discussion followed regarding the specificity of corrals and Councilmember Narum clarified her request, noting it would not be a valet environment but it would be a monitored central place for short-term bicycle parking. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 April 18, 2017