TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Erick Lee, Public Works Director
Nicky Petroff, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of a Plan to Transition Parking Payment Infrastructure to Payment Kiosks and Mobile Pay Options (Unbudgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction on a plan to transition parking payment infrastructure to payment kiosks and mobile pay options.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The proposed plan is estimated to cost approximately $3.09 million for implementation, which includes the purchase and installation of pay stations, signage, digital displays, and upgrades to the License Plate Recognition (LPR) system. Ongoing annual costs are estimated at $475,300, which includes software licensing, transaction fees, and warranty coverage.
Currently, the City is responsible for all out-of-pocket expenses related to parts and equipment replacements and transaction fees associated with parking meter credit card payments. The proposed plan includes warranty coverage for both the LPR system and pay stations, enabling the City to plan and manage future budgets more effectively. Additionally, the updated system offers opportunities to streamline transaction processing, potentially reducing per-transaction fees through more efficient payment methods. If directed by the City Council to proceed, a budget to support this plan will be included as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget process.
BACKGROUND:
On March 14, 2023, the City Council directed staff to place "Parking Meter and Kiosk Exploration" on the City Council Work Plan. This project involves updating the City's parking payment infrastructure and moving away from single-space meters in appropriate parking areas.
The City currently o...
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