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Vice Chair Martinez noted she had the opportunity to hear Dr. Willson's testimony to the State Legislature Transportation Committee noting he understands parking reform and noted he will be able to assist the city with this project. Dr. Willson discussed parking requirements including the goal, method and technique; the stakeholder and motivation; discussed 12 -step reform method, requirement options and developer response; noted bells and whistles of "taming" parking and supply regulations; discussed the approach and strategy for parking management, and politics and community participation. Chris Taylor, developer, noted he parked in an empty parking structure and inquired how it would be utilized to support the downtown. Dr. Willson noted he encourages cities to try and use their parking before they build and the discussed the opportunity for shared parking programs. Vice Chair Martinez noted the need for a parking management program, to evaluate and study parking in the downtown and assess if the parking from the 3rd and Broadway parking structure needs to be replaced, noted her belief of moving forward with developer and at the same time look at parking management studies and identify the parking ratio. Commission discussion ensued on performing parking analysis, reissuing the Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and the replacement of parking. Mr. Trevino noted the next steps are for the city to work with Dr. Willson and begin initial parking reform approach of the downtown and then expand citywide, and develop a schedule. Mr. Cavazos recommended there be no added requirement for additional parking for the development project adding it is market driven. Committee member Benavides inquired if a parking analysis can be done on this property only in order to proceed with the project; noted the parking structure is full most weekends and during events; and inquired where the 440 parking spaces would be found. Motion by Vice Chair Martinez to proceed with parking management strategy with parallel paths in order to look at the different functions of shared parking and the other parking structures in the downtown and move forward with re- issuing the Third and Broadway RFQ. Seconded by Chairman Sarmiento to proceed with parking management analysis and assess if there will be a shortage of spaces, adding to implement changes recommended by the ULI panel of bifurcating the lot and having Sycamore Street run through, remove the condition on replacement of the 440 parking spaces, and remove the residential pictures in the RFQ. Vice Chair Martinez approved amended motion and approved unanimously by a vote of 3:0. Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes 2 December 12, 2013