Council members raised repeated constituent concerns about the timing and enforcement of year-round alternate-side street parking and asked staff to gather specific complaints for targeted follow-up rather than pursue an immediate citywide study.

Councilor Farley opened the discussion asking whether year‑round alternate-side parking remains appropriate outside winter months. Police, public works and parking officials told the committee alternate-side parking supports street sweeping, trash collection, emergency-vehicle access and an enforcement presence that can reduce crime and improve traffic flow.

Chief Clifford and public works staff said benefits include clearer street sweep schedules and fewer long-term abandoned vehicles; public works noted that alternate-side scheduling enables crews to perform curb work and leaf/leaf-litter removal. Staff also said winter exceptions remain important (the transcript references a Nov. 15 to April 1 winter window).

City Engineer Mr. Wallen said his office lacks capacity for a citywide reassessment and that a full study would require outside consultants and funding; several council members suggested a focused approach. The mayor asked that residents who raised concerns identify the street and describe the issue so the traffic division can do an initial evaluation.

The committee asked staff to: (1) compile a time-and-place log of specific complaints received; (2) forward those entries to the traffic division for triage and initial evaluation; and (3) report back with either suggested signage, timing changes for specific streets, or a cost estimate for a targeted study if patterns emerge. No ordinance changes or funding commitments were made at the June 2 meeting.