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9A In addition, if a city resident believes that a parking ticket was issued un deservedly, Page 28 current law provides an appeals process that allows dismissal of a contested parking ticket. In fact, Sections 40202 and 40215 of the Vehicle Code provide that a ticket may be dismissed, at the request of review, within 21 days after the issuance of a parking violation if the issuing officer or agency determines that, in the interest of justice, the notice of parking violation should be cancelled. . S8 1404 attempts to strip awav authority to enforce local ordinances for services that a citv has the right to provide. Cities provide street sweeping and cleaning services in accordance with local conditions and available resources. Statewide regulation of street sweeping, as proposed in S8 1404, would be a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn't reflect the uniqueness of each city, doesn't take into account the many varied street sweeping programs that exist, and doesn't give authority to local governing bodies to provide services as demanded by city residents. . S8 1404 holds cities to specific maintenance times without taking into account other issues that may interfere with street sweepina. Issues that may effect street sweeping occurring on a designated and posted day and time include employee illness, equipment breakdown, or a city-wide emergency such as flooding, that would require diversion of personnel to meet urgent community needs. Additionally, a city may choose to use the time the street is clear to provide other services besides street cleaning. . S8 1404 has the potential to set a slippery sloDe and could create a tendency to disreaard other posted parkina restrictions and laws. On the surface, it appears that this legislation is a small issue because it applies only to street sweeping and cleaning. However, one could use the logic outlined in this legislation to park in a red zone (fire hydrant area), a loading area or a handicap space and contest the ticket if a fire department didn't actually need to use the fire hydrant, a delivery wasn't actually made, or a disabled person didn't need to park in the handicapped space. Additionally, one could argue that they don't have to stop at a stop sign if no cross-traffic is present. Almost 80 percent of Californians live within city boundaries and have an expectation of services that must be provided to maintain a crean and healthy environment. Cities should have the authority to continue providing the best services possible to residents of their communities based on local needs. Staff: Liisa Lawson Stark; Status: AsmFlr; Position: Oppose. - Send a Letter in Support of a League Position! Here's Who to Contact: For legislators' phone numbers, addresses and e-mail please see the Advocacy Center. 11 --......