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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 862-6767, Fax: (314) 863-9146 Monday Street Cleaning parking restriction. Ms. Kalish was not aware of any “other” parking restrictions, and she assured the Commission that if there were “other” restrictions, Ms. Kalish was not aware of any enforcement. Commissioner Nichols stated that when she visited the 200 block of Linden Ave, she did not see any parking problem. Ms. Schuham explained that with single lane driveways it is difficult for more than two cars to park off-street. Ms. Schuham explained that the problem referred to the recent posting of the parking signs reflecting the current parking prohibition, as codified, which is very restrictive and not even the residents of the block are allowed to park under that parking arrangement. Officer Margul did not have any comments. Commissioner Brot stated that it is her understanding that even with the Residential Parking Permit Plan, there is no law in the City’s Municipal Code that states parking to be reserved for residents exactly in front of their house. Ms. Brot explained that the Residential Parking Permit Plan reserves the right for residents of the street, to park in the restricted street in general, not specifically in front of their house. Commissioner Wofsey asked the University City residents if their petition was a mechanism to obtain a similar parking arrangement as it was before, or if Residential Parking Permit was what the residents really needed. Mr. Rowan explained that the petition was triggered by the fear of the University City residents of the block to be issued a parking violation ticket after the signs were recently installed to be in accordance with the current parking restriction in the University City Municipal Code. Mr. Rowan explained how the parking situation became an issue for one University City resident, due to a new Clayton resident whose visitors park in front of a University City neighbor’s home at all times, even after asked not to, the University City resident asked the City and Police Department to enforce the parking restriction in place. The residential permits are a way to protect University City residents and enable them to park in front of their homes without getting ticketed when University City Police enforce the current parking restriction. Commissioner Wofsey asked confirmation from Police Officer Margul that the reason for the University City Police Department to be in opposition of the petition as submitted is two-fold: First, change hours from 8am-2pm to 8am to 5pm; and second, the 2-hour non- residential parking window to be eliminated from the petition. Officer Margul confirmed affirmatively. Commissioner Brot asked Ms. Gutierrez if commercial services vehicles where exempt from the residential parking restriction. Ms. Gutierrez read an excerpt from the Residential Parking Permit Plan Guidelines that is part of the University City Municipal Code as follows: “The permit does not apply to corporations or individuals who are performing commercial services, repairs or emergency assistance to any resident living in the specified area.” Traffic Commission Minutes – August 8, 2012 Page 3