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Balboa Park paid parking

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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.

Public comments (8)

SupportiveDavid SwarensJun 8, 2026

Urged the fastest possible repeal of paid parking, saying the program is confusing and keeping visitors away.

Special Agenda Revised Added 636-644 - Jun 8, 2026 · 4:50:48 →
SupportiveRon JohnsonJun 8, 2026

Retiree docent said paid parking has discouraged museum visitors from returning.

Special Agenda Revised Added 636-644 - Jun 8, 2026 · 4:52:10 →
SupportivePeter KaminskiJun 8, 2026

Thanked the council on behalf of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership for ending paid parking.

Special Agenda Revised Added 636-644 - Jun 8, 2026 · 4:53:42 →
SupportiveMichael WarburtonJun 8, 2026

Model Railroad Museum representative expressed relief and gratitude that paid parking is ending.

Special Agenda Revised Added 636-644 - Jun 8, 2026 · 4:56:27 →
NeutralPamela RegalJun 8, 2026

Senior resident thanked the council, questioned shifting revenue projections, and suggested hiring a municipal consulting firm to address the structural deficit.

Special Agenda Revised Added 636-644 - Jun 8, 2026 · 4:58:11 →
ConcernedFrancine MaxwellJun 8, 2026

Called for transparency about the costs of removing kiosks and rebuilding public trust.

Special Agenda Revised Added 636-644 - Jun 8, 2026 · 5:08:06 →
OpposedMargaret VerisimoJun 8, 2026

Demanded immediate repeal of the fees rather than waiting until January 2027.

Special Agenda Revised Added 636-644 - Jun 8, 2026 · 5:13:20 →
OpposedPaul KruegerJan 27, 2026

Declared strong opposition to Balboa Park paid parking, citing empty park weekends, confused visitors, and harm to artists and low-income visitors.

Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S503 - Jan 27, 2026 · 1:46:58 →

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