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Mr. Calanni opposed the proposed ordinance. Mr. Calanni suggested that the parking problems at <br />his location are inevitable due to the high density of businesses and apartments in the area. He <br />stated that the ordinance would not create the changes that are being sought. He questioned the <br />need for the legislation. <br /> <br />Scott Vanooslen Î 13711 Madison Ave. <br />Mr. Vanooslen expressed concerns about the legislation and the implications for other businesses. <br />He asserted that parking is a city-wide problem and questioned how other cities approach these <br />issues. <br /> <br />Charlie Calanni Jr. Î 13728 Madison <br />Mr. Calanni opposed the proposed ordinance and expressed concern that it would be used to target <br />businesses. He cited recent legal cases and argued that the ordinance was unconstitutional. He <br />suggested that the ordinance may have implications for other businesses and raised questions about <br />the legislative process. <br />Jennifer Sirocky Î 12506 Edgewater Drive <br />Ms. Sirocky opposed Ordinance 10-2023, arguing that the ordinance violates property rights. She <br />objected to the required inspections and permit fees without warrants. She raised issues of fairness <br />and argued that automobile repair businesses have the right to use public parking. <br /> <br />James Grosh - 12506 Edgewater Drive <br />Mr. Grosh objected to Ordinance 10-2023 and argued that auto repair shops are being singled out. <br />He raised issues of fairness and characterized the legislation as government overreach. <br /> <br />Cary Scabaush - 13723 Madison <br />Mr. Scabaush spoke about the longstanding parking issues in the neighborhood. He encouraged <br />Council to adopt the ordinance and said that it would help free up parking that is being occupied <br />by auto repair shops and help other businesses. <br /> <br />Dave Slife - 1308 Madison <br />Mr. Slife spoke of the longstanding parking problems in his neighborhood and encouraged <br />adoption of the ordinance to improve the situation. <br /> <br />Jerry Knap Î 14588 Madison Ave. <br />Mr. Knapp stated that the ordinance will not impact a well-run auto repair shop. He encouraged <br />others in the industry to elevate business standards and stated that it was a privilege to operate in <br />Lakewood. <br /> <br />Khalid Nmas Î 114 Northridge Oval, Brooklyn <br />Mr. Nmas acknowledged the competing interests regarding the legislation and encouraged <br />resolution that helps business owners. <br /> <br />On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. S. Ordinance 10-2023 adopted. <br /> <br />*** <br />Ќ <br /> <br /> <br />