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Public Comment: Mike Kastrop, President of the Downtown Business Group, stated that the Board does not support the increase at this time. He stated that the comparisons made to other cities are all thriving downtowns and Redwood City is currently in construction and transition. He stated that it is important that visitors have a good experience and the Group does support better enforcement of the current parking laws. Some of the violations seen are related to business owners and employees parking in the spaces closest to the businesses and slugging the meters, leaving no available parking. He stated that education needs to occur and the Group will support enforcement of flagrant abuses. The Group is happy to be part of the task force to find solutions to the parking issues. Council comments included involving the Downtown Business Association and other affected parties with the downtown parking management ptan as well as with the current situation. The Police Department should be involved and meter identification as it relates permitted parking times in spaces. M/S Hartnett/Howard to introduce an ordinance amending Municipal Code Sections 20.95.1.C, 20.95.2.B, 20.127, and 20.190, to provide for an increase in the parking bail schedule from $20.00 to $25.00, effective September 9, 2004 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 20.95.1.C, 20.95.2.8, 20.127 AND 20.190 OF THE REDWOOD CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO MAXIMUM PARKING PERIODS AND METER RATES ON VARIOUS PUBLIC STREETS AND PENALTIES AND BAIL SCHEDULES PERTAINING THERETO The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Mayor Ira absent. MINUTE ORDER 04-151 B. Initial implementation of the Recycled Water Project including recommendations by the Recycled Water Community Task Force Public Works Services Director Ingram explained all items with one presentation. One addition was to add language to Section 6.3 of the agreement and the second item speaking to additional laboratory analysis and testing of water over time. (Proposed language change provided at the meeting.) Public Commenf: Karen Molinari, longtime resident a public information consultant in water supply, water quality and recycled water, thanked Council stating her pleasure in the efforts and approval of the contracts. She stated that it is so rare that a Council puts so much resource behind the education and informational activity. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND JULY 26, 2004 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 _ _ _... 1 . . __ . _