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8.A. - Page 2 on the top floor of the Marshall Street parking garage where the parking demand is lower. For safety and efficiency reasons, staff recommends that the City retain 14 designated parking spaces in Library Lot C for library staff. Designation of these spaces may be made by the City Manager under the authority of Chapter 20, Article VII, Division 4, Section 20.122 of the Code of the City of Redwood City. Pennsylvania Avenue, northwest of Maple Street, is located within the downtown meter zone but is currently operated as part of Library Lot C. The current arrangement has caused confusion for some patrons, presumably because the 19 spaces on Pennsylvania look like on-street parking spaces rather than spaces in a parking lot. In the future, the City may manage these on-street parking spaces differently than the parking lots. As such, all on-street parking should be clearly identified as part of the on- street parking program. Current downtown core meter rates and hours apply to parking spaces on this section of roadway and would apply to Pennsylvania if the proposal is adopted. Staff recommends amending the parking ordinance to revise the description of Library Lot C, to make Library Lot C available for public, hourly parking and to operate Pennsylvania Avenue as on-street parking. These modifications will improve the management of downtown parking and reduce confusion for patrons. Modifications proposed in this staff report do not change the existing parking rate structure. ALTERNATIVES 1. Make different changes to the ordinance. 2. Return the proposed ordinance to staff for further consideration. 3. Do not make any changes to the ordinance. FISCAL IMPACT Modifications are recommended primarily to improve management of the parking supply in this part of downtown. As Library Lot C and Pennsylvania Avenue were previously unavailable for public use and therefore not generating any revenue, they could generate $37,000 annually. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW As the lead agency, the City of Redwood City has determined that the actions proposed in this report are considered Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Class 1, Existing Facilities, allows minor alterations of existing public facilities, which includes, but is not limited to, existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities. Modifications to and management of the City's parking supply is consistent with the CEQA Guidelines reference to "similar facilities".