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Wilbanks, Megan
From:Brian Calbeck <briancalbeck@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, May 10, 2024 11:36 AM
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Subject:5/14/2024 City Council Meeting: Agenda Item 4.a. :: Downtown Parking
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Re: City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Agenda Item 4.a.
My name is Brian Calbeck, a concerned resident advocating for the preservation of our current parking policy in
downtown San Luis Obispo. I fully support Option A of the Parking Rate Study recommendations by Dixon Unlimited, as
it maintains affordable short-term parking rates in line with historic norms.
Charging for the first hour of parking could deter locals like myself from spontaneous downtown visits for lunch or
shopping. This change risks undermining our local economy and the accessibility of our downtown area. Our downtown
businesses are already struggling as is evidenced by the many vacancies and I believe our parking policies as a
community should incentivise residents to visit those businesses.
Please consider the broader implications of altering our parking policy and uphold Option A to support our community's
vibrancy and economic well-being.
Sincerely,
Brian Calbeck
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