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REQUEST FOR .._. `x <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />FEBRUARY 7, 2011 <br />TITLE: <br />REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A <br />DOWNTOWN PARKING OPERATION <br />AND UTILIZATION STUDY <br />CITY ANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />? As Recommended <br />? As Amended <br />? Ordinance on ? s` Reading <br />0 Ordinance on 2rtl Reading <br />(] Implementing Resolution <br />? Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Authorize the Community Development Agency to send a Request for Proposals to qualified <br />consulting firms to provide a Downtown parking operation and utilization study. <br />DISCUSSION <br />In the late 1980s, the City/Agency constructed a number of parking structures to meet the growing <br />demand for parking in the Downtown. The structures are in need of capital repairs, and the <br />equipment is outdated and in need of replacement. In addition to the physical improvements <br />needed in the structures, we also need to review such things as hours of operation, rate structure, <br />validation options, security measures, etc. Modifications to the structures and operating <br />procedures have been implemented over time in a piecemeal fashion and without professional <br />advice from an experienced parking consultant. The increased use of the structures in the <br />Downtown has also generated a new mix of stakeholders who have suggested their own <br />modifications to operational procedures in the garages which are not necessarily consistent with <br />each other. <br />As a result, staff is recommending that we issue a Request for Proposals (Exhibit 1) to qualified <br />parking consultant firms who have experience with downtown parking facilities in a mixed-use <br />environment. In the meantime, we are proceeding with certain improvements to the garages such <br />as increased lighting, signage and some equipment replacement. <br />19G-1