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6.K. - Page 5 of 7 Attachment A roadway and therefore a rise in collisions involving uninsured drivers, likely shifting the economic burden of these collisions to the wider community. We would also anticipate an increase in the number of vehicles unable to meet the state emission standards, contributing to poor air quality. Available residential parking has become increasingly impacted as economic growth and prosperity in Redwood City and the surrounding area has fueled population growth and driven housing prices ever higher. High housing costs mean more shared housing and increased population density, resulting in more and more vehicles competing for limited available parking. The City of Redwood City has experienced a tenfold increase in the reports of vehicles left on the roadway for more than 72 -hours, over the past decade, rising from an average of 500 reports per year between 2008 and 2013 to more than 5,000 in 2017. This dramatic increase is a direct reflection of the highly impacted nature of parking in residential areas of Redwood City. Elimination of the City's ability to remove abandoned vehicles taking up these valuable parking spaces would only add to this growing problem and leave the City with few tools left to respond to the legitimate demands of its citizens. It is key to note that the 72 -hour parking enforcement notice is usually triggered by a complaint from a local resident or business when cars appear abandoned or haven't moved for an extended period of time. By the time our city responds, more than 72 hours have typically elapsed, when a notice is thereby issued for the vehicle to move. Compliance costs nothing and can simply involve moving a vehicle to a more acceptable location to avoid a tow. By the time a tow is actually enforced, a vehicle has likely remained unmoved for days and possibly weeks. The approach in AB 516 rewards people who fail to pay their parking tickets, register their vehicles, or adhere to reasonable policies aimed at preventing abandonment and/or street storage of vehicles, regardless of income. Eliminating proportional consequences for these sorts of vehicle violations will exacerbate parking scarcity by creating an environment vulnerable for exploitation. This bill, coupled with efforts by the state aimed at eliminating local parking minimums, will create quality of life concerns across income demographics in California. For these reasons, the City of Redwood City Opposes AB 516. Sincerely, Ian Bain Mayor City of Redwood City cc: City Council, City of Redwood City Jerry Hill, State Senator Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Manager, City of Redwood City 110