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Mr. Paterson stated that for a comprehensive solution, the City should communicate with Washington University and explained that the high cost of on-campus parking creates parking problem in the adjacent neighborhoods. Ms. Gutierrez explained that the residential parking permit considers the parking issue from Washington University and states that if the block of the petition is within two blocks of the University, the petition can be granted. Ms. Brot stated that there is enough justification for problems in these blocks caused by non- residential parking. She considers it should be granted and passed to the Council. Communications with Washington University could occur afterwards. She stated that this is not a fast procedure to implement. Ms. Brot also questioned the rush hour restriction implemented only for the south side of the street. This only affects the rush afternoon east bound traffic, however, there is no consideration for the rush morning westbound traffic. There was a short discussion about rush hour restriction on both sides of street, and trash and the leaves collection. Commissioner Morton Hyman stated that the petition could be approved, but also it needs to be considered in conjunction with parking and traffic issues of streets on the area such as Northmoor and Asbury. He mentioned the upcoming community meeting at Our Lady of Lourdes scheduled for March 2, 2009. This could be a good opportunity to discuss this issue with more residents of the area and make a more educated decision. Commissioner Brot presented the motion to approve the petition as requested. Discussion about north side and south side started, and Ms. Gutierrez explained this is the first time a petition is requested for only one side of the street and the Municipal Code does not considers this situation. Ms. Mariela Tapia explained that if the residential parking system is approved, both north and south side residents should agree and be able to park on the north side of Forsyth Blvd. However, Ms. Dolan stated that the petition just considers parking on the north side of the street, for residents with homes in the north side. The motion stayed on the floor, until Commissioner Brot move the motion to grant petition for both sides of the street, if legal, since south side residents did not sign the petition. Discussion about including residents on the south side was on the table; Ms. Dolan explains demographics from north and south side are different; south side has apartment buildings with more dense population compared with north side single family homes. Ms. Stevens stated that the entire problem is the density of students that park on Forsyth blvd. and restated that communication with Washington University is necessary to have them take responsibility for their student’s parking. Ms. Mareshie requested consideration for Asbury parking restriction on one side. Mr. Paterson instructed her to submit a traffic request through the Public Works Department. Mr. Paterson presented the motion to grant the petition for residential parking permit, seconded by Ms. Brot to approve petition as requested, for north side residents only. Motion was carried and was approved ayes=4 nays=3. South side residents were advised to address any concerns at the City Council meeting. Minutes – February 11, 2009 Page 3