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new or enhanced programs. Mr. Aknin also said that tonight the action was to introduce the Ordinance and the Public Hearing will take place on November 17, 2014. Public Comment Adina Levin, representing the Friends of Caltrain, spoke in support of Caltrain and transit policies that include the effective use of parking and looking at opportunities for underutilized spaces in garages, conducting surveys, reducing driving and not building unnecessary parking spaces. She complimented the City on its strategy to effectively manage parking within the General Plan and executing it incrementally. She also spoke about having a policy for unbundling parking for commercial leases, the possibility of using a cash buyout program for employees, and having more updates as things move forward. Two Council Members commented on the cost share approach and one mentioned that answers to some of her questions were laid out in the ordinance. She inquired about the Last Mile Connection Program. This Council Member suggested Sequoia Station as a lot to be used for the car share instead of having people come to the Library. She also said that there are library patrons who are already aggravated and maybe it would be best to look at sites closer to the train station or do a trade of service. She likes the notion of "grab and go" but she is still interested on pursuing dropping off areas. She appreciated the report and she sees that the staff is moving forward. Another Council Member thanked staff for the report and he would like to see this as part of the private public partnership program. He would like to reach out to business owners and land owners and share what is in it for them. He said this is not an attempt to make money but an interest to make it fair, available and affordable parking and transportation. Another Council Member inquired if the current approach's goal is to stop subsidizing the cost of the parking program which we have been paying for the last few years at the tune of about $1 million a year. Yet, another Council Member noted she has seen the bike racks and she would like to see more of these but it is important to figure out where these should be placed. She would like to ask big employers to have bike racks and she wants to see more handicapped parking as well as having the parking meters be fitted for all sizes and needs of customers. Vice Mayor Foust said that Mr. Aknin did a good job summarizing heavy data and she tied it to charging stations and how this information is helpful. She believes this is the time for the Council to use our ambassadors like the Senior Affairs Commission members and invite them to get the message out. She believes that the Boards, Commissions and Committees and service groups could also be of help and spread the news. In regards to the car share program, she opined it makes sense for her to have the pick up at the Library since it is owned by the City. She suggested looking at privately owned parking areas. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD November 3, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 272