A proposed change in street parking throughout Los Al was heavily opposed by residents in attendance at a city council meeting on Jan. 19.
Many business owners showed up voicing concerns over employees’ inability to park if the proposed changes went into effect.
A move towards two- and three-hour parking in areas where there are currently no restrictions was on the city council’s consent calendar.
When pulled for discussion, worries over the impact to local businesses arose.
“You’re going to run your businesses out of town,” said Judy Klabouch, owner of Green Street Interiors. “We need those spots.”
A town hall meeting to be scheduled for sometime in February was the result of the proposed change. Residents are encouraged to attend and voice their opinion.
The city council agreed with business owners concerns and suggested the issue was going to take time to get right.
“It’s a solution looking for a problem,” said councilmember Warren Kusumoto.
The city’s method of announcing the item on the agenda was releasing a map of the effected area.
Some areas listed were proposed to change from eight hour or all day parking to limited two hour or four hour parking.
Creating circulation of customers was a reason behind the proposed change.
However, several business owners said it will effect their employees because they are the ones that use the street parking.
“It’s not convenient and it’s not business friendly,” said Jill Wilson, owner of Shenandoah at the Arbor.
