Committee discusses inconsistent parking restrictions near Holy Redeemer and possible shared-parking approach

Committee members discussed a patchwork of parking restrictions on Joy, Mason and Lockwood streets near Holy Redeemer and nearby school properties, and considered recommending removal of several restrictions so those curb spaces could be managed as shared parking.

A committee member described five distinct parking rules in the small area—different time windows and resident-only restrictions on different blocks—and said churchgoers attending an 8:15 a.m. mass have received tickets because the restriction hours overlap with service times. A church-affiliated speaker explained there are two morning masses during the school year, at 6:15 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., and that the later mass can sometimes run past 9 a.m., which creates conflicts with posted limits.

"What we would do is recommend to remove those 5 restrictions, and they can then apply for shared parking," one committee member said, noting staff would need to be precise about where shared parking would be applied. Members emphasized that removing restrictions could create different patterns of high-school student parking and requested further staff analysis to avoid unintended outcomes.

Why it matters: Inconsistent signage and time windows have led to enforcement problems for residents and churchgoers; clarity could reduce confusion and prevent tickets for people attending scheduled services.

Next steps: Staff and the committee will review the signage, parking maps and potential shared-parking zones and return with a recommendation at a future meeting; any ordinance changes would require council action.