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Budget committee backs sending park parking ordinance to full board after debate on locations and review

San Francisco Board of Supervisors — Budget and Finance Committee · July 8, 2009
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Summary

The Budget & Finance Committee forwarded an ordinance allowing the SFMTA to set paid parking on Recreation & Park property, targeting Golden Gate Park’s east end; the measure includes requirements for Rec & Park to recommend locations and the Board of Supervisors to approve final meter siting, with environmental review and community input required before installation.

The Budget & Finance Committee voted to forward to the full Board an ordinance authorizing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to identify park property suitable for paid parking, set rates and implement a parking‑management plan for Recreation & Park Commission property.

Supervisor John Avalos, chair of the committee, said the change would allow the city to manage congestion in Golden Gate Park and other heavily used park areas while preserving the board’s authority over location decisions. Katie Petruccione, director of administration and finance for the Recreation and Park Department, told supervisors the ordinance would allow Rec & Park to work with SFMTA to install multiple‑space pay stations (one meter serving roughly 10 spaces),…

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