pages: CityCouncil/2006-10-17.pdf, 26
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CityCouncil | 2006-10-17 | 26 | guide to a solution; initially, the policies would be run through the model on the way to a General Plan amendment and modified as needed; then, the policies would be used as interim guidance (with the exception of Policy No. 7, which needs some rework) with the qualification that the General Plan would prevail if there is a specific requirement in the General Plan that is contrary. Mayor Johnson stated it is important to make sure the requirement is really contrary. Councilmember Matarrese stated contrary means roadways would not be widened to create additional automobile travel lanes; contrary to the General Plan would be to widen "X' Street with additional travel lanes as specified. Councilmember deHaan stated a lot of evaluation would not be necessary; only certain intersections need to be mitigated; the issue is being considered bigger than it is. Mayor Johnson disagreed with Councilmember deHaan; stated the interpretation being reviewed is that the policies cannot be used as guidelines because the policies are inconsistent with the General Plan; the policies could be used as guidelines in the interim because the policies do not appear to be inconsistent with the General Plan; she feels that Councilmember Matarrese's motion deals with the issue. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of appropriating funds to start the study with direction that: 1) the results come back through the Transportation Commission and the Planning Board for a General Plan Amendment to the Council, 2) Policy No. 1 through 6 are applied as guidelines in the interim, with Policy No. 7 to be rewritten; and 3) the guidance would be used unless there was an explicit conflict stated in the General Plan requirement. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether other policies were reviewed and should be used as part of the test. The Transportation Commission Chair responded the Transportation Master Plan is a five-page document i stated the Transportation Element would be an entire revamp. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether everyone is using EMM2. The City Engineer responded everyone used EMM2 before; stated Voyager Cube is the new model and would be used by everyone. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether everyone means everyone in Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 26 October 17, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-10-17.pdf |