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Vice Chair Martinez noted she had the opportunity to hear Dr, Willson's testimony <br />to the State Legislature Transportation Committee noting he understands parking <br />reform and noted he will be able to assist the city with this project, <br />Dr. Willson discussed parking requirements including the goal, method and <br />technique; the stakeholder and motivation; discussed 12 -step reform method, <br />requirement options and developer response; noted bells and whistles of "taming" <br />parking and supply regulations; discussed the approach and strategy for parking <br />management, and politics and community participation. <br />Chris Taylor, developer, noted he parked in an empty parking structure and <br />inquired how it would be utilized to support the downtown. <br />Dr. Willson noted he encourages cities to try and use their parking before they <br />build and the discussed the opportunity for shared parking programs. <br />Vice Chair Martinez noted the need for a parking management program, to <br />evaluate and study parking in the downtown and assess if the parking from the 3`6 <br />and Broadway parking structure needs to be replaced, noted her belief of moving <br />forward with developer and at the same time look at parking management studies <br />and identify the parking ratio. <br />Commission discussion ensued on performing parking analysis, reissuing the <br />Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and the replacement of parking. <br />Mr. Trevino noted the next steps are for the city to work with Dr. Willson and begin <br />initial parking reform approach of the downtown and then expand citywide, and <br />develop a schedule. <br />Mr. Cavazos recommended there be no added requirement for additional parking <br />for the development project adding it is market driven. <br />Committee member Benavides inquired if a parking analysis can be done on this <br />property only in order to proceed with the project; noted the parking structure is full <br />most weekends and during events; and inquired where the 440 parking spaces <br />would be found. <br />Motion by Vice Chair Martinez to proceed with parking management strategy with <br />parallel paths in order to look at the different functions of shared parking and the <br />other parking structures in the downtown and move forward with re- issuing the <br />Third and Broadway RFQ. Seconded by Chairman Sarmiento to proceed with <br />parking management analysis and assess if there will be a shortage of spaces, <br />adding to implement changes recommended by the ULI panel of bifurcating the lot <br />and having Sycamore Street run through, remove the condition on replacement of <br />the 440 parking spaces, and remove the residential pictures in the RFQ. Vice <br />Chair Martinez approved amended motion and approved unanimously by a vote of <br />3:0. <br />Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes December 12, 2013 <br />136-6 <br />