Committee removes select no‑parking rules near Kennedy Park and agrees to stripe Alderson to increase capacity

The committee voted to remove winter 'no parking' restrictions on Alta Verde (south of Gelanic) and to lift the restriction on Alderson Street along Kennedy Park so the streets can be used for park/visitor parking, particularly during summer events and upcoming roundabout construction that will reroute traffic.

Staff explained that the original no‑parking signs were installed to support school parking patterns and to allow plowing, but with changes in parking patterns and the park’s use, opening Alderson and Alta Verde will increase local capacity. Committee members favored making the Alderson change permanent and striping parking spaces to ensure efficient use: one member said, "when you let people park without parking lines, they take up a car and a half worth of space," and urged striping if the change is long term.

Motion and vote: A committee member moved to remove the parking restrictions on both streets; a second was made and the motion carried by voice vote. Staff said they will monitor the changes after construction and stripe Alderson if needed.

Implications: Opening these streets increases parking capacity for Kennedy Park events but may shift parking to adjacent narrow streets; staff will monitor and may add markings or adjust plans if problems occur.