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<br />CITY COUNCIL 12 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 <br /> <br />Councilmember Penaloza agreed that the item should return to the Council and that <br />Staff should continue to monitor any continued changes to the rules. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez asked staff to prepare information that can be made <br />readily available to residents that would include any rebate and grant information <br />they may be eligible for. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lopez requested an analysis on what the impact to the community <br />would be if opposition to the rules moves forward. She also encouraged the public <br />to read the information made available by SCAQMD regarding the proposed rule <br />changes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Penaloza clarified that the proposed rule changes would not <br />require an immediate change from natural gas to electric appliances, but that a <br />mandate could take effect in the next four or five years. <br /> <br />Mayor Amezcua stated she looks forward to seeing the item return for Council <br />consideration. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />19. Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27 <br /> <br />Department(s): Community Development Agency <br /> <br />Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, <br />and hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27. <br /> <br />MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez stated that he is in support of a meter <br />increase from $2.00 to $2.50, and is in support of adjusting the meter hours to end <br />at 6:00 P.M. versus 8:00 P.M. He is also in support of offering free parking on <br />Sundays and free on Saturdays during the Artwalk, as well as offering a free first <br />hour. <br /> <br />Councilmember Bacerra shared his support for removing the parking meters and <br />utilizing pay stations and app-based payment options, ensuring that revenues <br />cover costs. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez expressed support for a balanced approach that does not <br />burden business owners in Downtown. He is also in support of offering free parking <br />on Sundays. <br /> <br />Mayor Amezcua stated generating revenue is important for the City as well as a <br />balanced budget and emphasized the need to prepare for the sunset of Measure <br />X. <br /> <br />WORK STUDY SESSION <br />  <br />  <br />City Council 5 – 12 3/4/2025