Downtown Parking Committee

Program Type:

Downtown Parking Committee, Boards & Commissions

The Committee meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street.

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The Downtown Parking Committee was established on August 30, 1988, and replaced the Parking District Committee. General functions include:

  • Acts as an advisory agency to the City Council with respect to the management, maintenance and operations of the Downtown Public Patron and Commuter Parking lots, including review of operating and capital maintenance budgets, hours of operation, parking fee policies (including 75-minute free policies), and commuting employee parking policies (including shuttle bus programs);
  • Acts as a community forum to hear requests and comments from the public;
  • Maintains adequate liaison with other committees, agencies and districts; and
  • Advises the Council as to other matters upon the request of the City Council.
  • Parking Subcommittees - The Downtown Parking Committee currently has one subcommittee.  The Finance Subcommittee advises staff on policies related to rate structures, PBIA administration, capital improvements and annual budgeting.  This subcommittee does not have set meeting dates and times.