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CAC member flags parking shortage at Sam Cox Building, urges council follow-up
Summary
Committee member Diane Castillo White told the CAC on Aug. 6 she is troubled that the recent reuse of the Sam Cox Building provides only four dedicated parking spaces and said she intends to raise the issue with city council; she asked the committee and staff to consider creative options for accommodating event parking.
Committee member Diane Castillo White used the Aug. 6 CAC meeting to raise concerns about the number of parking spaces provided for events at the Sam Cox Building and urged staff and council to consider alternatives.
What was said: Castillo White said she was "extremely troubled" that the Sam Cox Building reuse proposal provided only four parking spaces to serve event needs. She noted past community use of the property for nonprofit events and said the lack of parking could force shuttle solutions that are difficult to coordinate and might undermine community access. "We always wanted to provide and help the community for extra parking that was needed without cost," Castillo White said.
Why it matters: Limited parking affects event organizers, attendees and nearby businesses. Castillo White said she planned to raise the issue with city council because the council's recent actions on parking and downtown management affect how the property will be used.
Staff response and next steps: Staff did not announce a formal policy change at the meeting. Castillo White said she may bring the concern to city council. City staff continue to process downtown parking policies and any specific solutions would require council review and possible coordination with property owners and downtown businesses.
Ending: The CAC discussion ended without a formal motion; Castillo White asked staff and fellow members to keep the matter in mind as downtown parking policies evolve and to raise it at the council if appropriate.
