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From:Mavy Arias <br />To:GRP-City Council; Council-Elmer MartinezSaballos <br />Cc:Planning Shared Mailbox; publiccomment; citymanager@redwoodcity.org; publicworks@redwoodcity.org <br />Subject:Request to Establish Residential Parking Permit Zone Near 112 Vera Avenue <br />Date:Friday, April 25, 2025 3:36:16 PM <br />Some people who received this message don't often get email from ariasmavy@gmail.com. Learn why this is <br />important <br />Dear City Council Members, Planning Division, City Manager, and Public Works <br />Department, <br />My name is Mavy Arias, and I am a resident of Redwood City living near Vera avenue, less <br />than a block away from the 112 Vera Avenue development. <br />While I understand that the 178-unit project was approved under SB 35/SB 423 and cannot be <br />reversed, I am deeply concerned about the very real impacts it will have on our neighborhood <br />— especially related to parking. <br />Our streets are already heavily congested. Assuming that new residents will not own vehicles <br />because of proximity to transit is unrealistic and unfair. Many working-class residents, <br />including tenants in affordable housing, rely on personal vehicles for work, childcare, and <br />daily needs. <br />I am formally requesting that the City of Redwood City immediately begin the process of <br />establishing a Residential Parking Permit Zone for the streets surrounding 112 Vera <br />Avenue, including Adams Street, Lincoln Avenue, and the nearby residential areas. <br />I urge the City to: <br />Conduct a parking impact study focused on this neighborhood <br />Develop and implement a Residential Parking Permit Program to protect current <br />residents’ access to parking <br />Ensure that any necessary signage, enforcement, and program setup are in place prior to <br />tenant move-in <br />I support affordable housing — but it must be planned in a way that respects the needs of both <br />new and existing community members. Our neighborhood deserves thoughtful planning, not <br />assumptions that shift the burden onto working families. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration. I would appreciate any updates you can <br />provide regarding how the City plans to address parking and community impacts before <br />this project is completed. <br />Sincerely, <br />Mavy Arias <br />Content Creator & Social Media Manager <br />E: ariasmavy@gmail.com