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M/S Leipzig/Ruskin to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances, adopt the <br /> resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. The motion passed by a unanimous <br /> roll call vote. <br /> <br />4. STAFF REPORTS <br /> <br /> A. Recommendations of the City Council Subcommittee on Codes Regarding On-Street <br /> Parking; (Continued from August 9, 1999) (703) <br /> <br /> Deborah Nelson gave background on the proposal utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. She explained <br /> that the proposal tonight would only pertain to on street parking and showed pictures of permitted <br /> vehicles as well as those not permitted. She explained the subcommittee decided to wait until results <br /> from on street parking regulation prior to pursuing any additional parking regulations. <br /> <br /> Council comments included concern for prohibition on commercial trucks that are pick ups and <br /> questioned the concern with tow trucks. <br /> <br /> Mayor Howard outlined the process and ground rules for public comment regarding street parking. <br /> <br /> Nick Carboni, speaking for Paulette Carboni and Leonard Banx, gave his past experience regarding <br /> perception and changes made. Felt the community perception was that of not involving the community. <br /> Suggested solving at lowest possible level with mediation or neighborhood involvement. <br /> <br /> Louis Bamberger, speaking for Carol Porter, criticized Council and staff for lack of representation and <br /> lack of preparation. <br /> <br /> Joan Patterson, speaking for Ward Patterson, felt removal of R.V.'s will impact blue collar residents, <br /> challenged statements in local newspapers, and referred to neighborhood survey lacking questions <br /> regarding on street parking, <br /> <br /> Jerry Brick expressed concern about intrusion by political influences and ignorance of State rules in <br /> favor of more restrictive rules, fearful of driveway and backyard intrusion, requested statistics of safety <br /> concerns and thought signage would be more intrusive. <br /> <br /> Patricia O'Brien spoke regarding parking ordinances on books for years and attempted to understand <br /> any restrictions based on a 20-foot vehicle and believed it discriminatory to disallow vehicles based on <br /> esthetics. <br /> <br /> Michael Brady referred to bus stops being placed between cars at Henry Ford School being a safety <br /> issue deserving of attention and something being wrong with what the City is doing. <br /> <br /> Lisa Positeri cannot get her vehicle into her driveway due to neighbors' vehicles obstructing access, but <br /> urged Council to take all issues into consideration. <br /> <br /> Peggy Cordero understands problem of lack of parking available and questioned why, felt revenue <br /> could be generated for City if storage were available. <br /> <br /> Al Caesar criticized reference to Palo Alto and supported the highway going south. <br /> <br /> REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 <br /> MINUTES Page No. 422 PAGE 3 <br /> <br /> <br />