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7C Page 2 I n addition, it is important that the equipment have at least one year of successful operation in a similar application and environment. Staff researched available models and only one model, "LUKE" manufactured by Digital Payment Technologies of Vancouver, Canada, met all of the specifications. LUKE meters are technologically advanced, user friendly and provide a convenient parking experience. LUKE meters are installed in several American cities and have been successfully operating in West Hollywood for over a year. Purchase of LUKE parking meters requires Council to suspend the competitive bidding requirements of Article VII, Purchasing, of Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code. Council is authorized to waive the competitive bidding requirement per Section 2.76. This section states that Council can suspend the competitive bidding requirement in "instances where the only material, equipment or supplies that are suitable are of a unique nature and available from a single source only." The key features defined by staff are only available in LUKE parking meter model exclusively sold by Digital Payment Technologies. The scope of work for the proposed meter purchase is attached to this report. The entire draft text of the agreement is available for review in the City Clerk's office. New parking meter equipment is intended for installation in the general area of Broadway from EI Camino to Main Street and specified parts of cross streets, as well as the City operated parking lots not controlled by the gated "pay-on-foot" system (see Attachment 1 for a map of the specific area). This zone will require 40 parking meters. The installation configuration will result in one meter for every five to ten parking spaces on the street and one meter at each major pedestrian access point in parking lots. The machines will operate in a "pay-by-space" configuration. Each space in the core will have a number. The parker notes the number, enters it into the machine, and pays for the amount of time needed. There is no need to return to the vehicle to display a receipt on the dashboard. The nearest application of this system is in San Mateo's Main Street Garage. The meters will be "networked." Each parking space will have a unique number, and parkers have the ability to pay for any space from any machine. This feature has several benefits. If the nearest machine is in the opposite direction from the parker's destination, they can pay at any machine along their route. If a parker stays longer than originally anticipated they can simply add time at the nearest meter rather than walking back to their vehicle. Also, since parkers aren't forced to go to one specific meter for a particular parking space, the overall number of meters can be reduced which is a significant savings for the City. Customers will be able to pay by coins, credit cards, or pre-paid "smart cards." It will be possible to pay from a cell phone. The cell phone option has been very popular in West Hollywood. Cell phone payers receive courtesy calls when their time is about to run out and don't have to return to a pay station. Ten of the pay stations will accept bills. Staff does not recommend that bills be accepted at all locations because bills tend to be the least-used payment option for this type of equipment and because it is the feature most susceptible to mechanical difficulties. Bill-accepting machines also cost more per unit. However, because the machines will be networked, strategically placed bill-accepting machines will allow any customer to pay for any space with cash. Staff proposes that cash accepting meters be differentiated by a unique colored cabinet so they are easily identified. REDEVSHARED_2006 STAFF REPORTS_Parking Meiers 2 -