Mr Mekhitarian was surprised to learn that Parramatta Council was again looking at closing the Horwood Pl, Erby Pl and former BrandSmart carparks after Parramatta Square was completed.
Council had first suggested the strategy - aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the CBD - in 2011.
It was rejected then, and with Clr John Chedid leading the way, it is set to be rejected again.
Clr Chedid got wind of the plan from council’s administration by being vigilant during the holiday period.
He has successfully called for a councillor workshop to thrash around the strategy and come up with a better solution.
Mr Mehkitarian agreed with Clr Chedid that taking car-parking spaces out of the CBD would be detrimental to businesses and would inconvenience people doing business in Parramatta.
“What I think is needed is a comprehensive study, taking into account the light rail - when we know where it is going,” Mr Mehkitarian told WSBA.
“Once we know where the light rail is going, we will know how much car-parking is needed in the CBD and how much should be on the periphery.”
Clr Chedid said business outside Westfield suffered enough as it was and did not need any more impediment by having carparking taken away.
“Whether we like it or not, people want to drive to the CBD, especially to go to restaurants and business appointments,” Clr Chedid said.
“That is why I called for the workshop in January. The matter will come before council’s first meeting in February.
Parramatta State Liberal MP Geoff Lee also is against taking parking spots out of the CBD.
