Subject: Approval of the Appointments to the Downtown Parking Board

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the City Council approve the following appointment to the Downtown Parking Board:

Andrew Bales, Arts and Events Representative

2. That the City Council approve the following reappointments to the Downtown Parking Board:

Mike Ellzey, At-Large member, and current chair

Ric Abeyta, San Jose State University representative and current vice-chair

Janis Gemignani, At-Large member

BACKGROUND

On May 29, 2001 the City Council approved various amendments to the Downtown Parking Board ordinance. Downtown parking is essential to creating a thriving downtown where residents, visitors, and the San Jose community live, work and play. The Parking Board is vital to planning a successful parking strategy for Downtown with effective community involvement. This recommendation, on final approval of the City Council, will not become effective until July 1, 2001.

Mayor Ron Gonzales