The SoMa area will be the first target for development of the project. The selection committee reviewed five proposals, interviewed three finalists on September 25, and chose DKS Associates from Oakland unanimously. That meeting is pending. Mr. Yee then requested that the item be continued to the call of the chair. The item would then be brought back after meetings with the Fire Department and those citizens involved in the dispute over the item.
Parking fines are higher as well, due to an increase in citations issued and boot fees collected.
Parking garage revenues are at 25 percent above projections and for the general fund, garage fees are about 19 percent above projections. Mr. Bell cautioned that it was still early in the fiscal year, and that these figures may change due to seasonal trends. The report is part of public record and is available for review. Commissioner Mezey asked why Sutter- Stockton seemed so full. The Commission President asked why the Fifth and Mission still had unused spaces.