1.  To allow parking after 11 pm and before 11 am as "FREE" is the way we say: we would rather they NOT drive, not have finances hinder keeping drinkers in cars off the roads, and provide a safe place for their vehicles. Why would anyone penalize people trying to do the right thing?  Keep it free, it's not hurting anyone and in fact, is saving lives --- the next time someone tries to drive home, drunk, when they COULD have simply parked and taken a taxi, and kills someone, I can guarantee I'll  point them to a great lawyer - against the City for pulling this rip-off stunt. 
2.  Mr. Halcro can be in any legal business he wants off city council. BUT he cannot have it both ways ... either allow drinkers the easy park overnight, because Mr.Halcro, you are being deliberately blind if you think the product you are helping grow and sell doesn't also cause wrecks. Smaller, true, little loss of life, true, but nonetheless, it happens. LET THEM PARK FREE! Harms no one, potentially saves lives.