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Staff outlines Balboa Park paid‑parking plan; residents and cultural groups urge changes
Summary
City staff proposed a tiered pay‑parking plan for Balboa Park (example Level 1 $12/day; Level 2/3 $6/day; on‑street meters $2.50/hr), a 50% resident discount for verified City of San Diego residents, and a proposal to dedicate revenues to a parking management fund; community speakers and cultural organizations urged a $5 resident cap, 4 hours free at Inspiration Point and earlier enforcement cutoffs to protect seniors, volunteers and youth programs.
City staff presented an informational update on a proposed paid‑parking program for Balboa Park on July 28, outlining tiered pricing, resident discounts, technology and an anticipated target for implementation.
Conrad Ware, a Parks & Recreation program manager, told the Council the approach divides lots into three tiers based on proximity and demand. Using an example rate, staff proposed a Level 1 all‑day fee of $12, with Level 2 and Level 3 set at half that ($6) and a two‑hour free window in the Level 3 Inspiration Point lot before a flat daily rate would apply. Staff also proposed installing pay‑by‑plate kiosks and an app, with on‑park road meters charging $2.50 per hour and operating 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ADA…
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