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Oakland business owner says county curb work on Llewellyn Boulevard blocks storefront access
Summary
During public comment, Kathy Rodriguez said recent Public Works curb work on Llewellyn Boulevard blocks access to her business, violates a county ordinance and a 1965 easement, and pleaded with supervisors for help.
During the public‑comment portion of the June 16 PAL meeting, Kathy Rodriguez told supervisors that Alameda County Public Works had installed square curbs on Llewellyn Boulevard that prevent customers from entering her storefront driveway.
Rodriguez said she and nearby businesses have an easement dating to 1965 and that the curb changes had effectively blocked front‑lot access for customers. "They're abusing their power. They're abusing their authority," she said, and added that she had emailed Public Works and tried to resolve the issue but felt ignored.
The moderator limited public comment time and the clerk reminded Rodriguez when her two minutes had expired. The committee did not take immediate action during the meeting on the complaint; staff noted the next PAL meeting would be canceled because of an all‑day budget session and supervisors were told staff would identify how to follow up.
Why it matters: the complaint alleges a county project has affected local businesses’ access and could implicate county practices for project communication and easement protections. The transcript records the complaint but no county response or corrective action at the meeting.
