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CityCouncil | 2007-11-06 | 20 | has proven that more is needed. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam inquired whether the combination of the housing units and office space bumps up the need to .75 parking spaces per unit as opposed to . 6. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded the additional parking would provide for less than .75 parking spaces per unit. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam inquired whether some consideration was given to improving access from the housing units to the bus stops stated bus stops are gated off; further inquired whether efforts were made to improve access to public transit in lieu of providing more vehicle access. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded that he is not sure whether there was a discussion about bus stop accessi stated fences are in place for security purposes; the complex has gates in the back, side, and front. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam inquired whether seniors have easy access to and from the bus stops. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded seniors have to walk farther to the bus stop at the corner of Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue; stated seniors would need to walk through the parking lot if there was a gate; there is no room for sidewalks; another bus stop at the front of the office is accessible. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam inquired whether consideration was given to the issue in 2005. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded that he does not recall any discussion regarding adding gates in order to improve access to bus stops. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam inquired whether consideration was given to relocating bus stops or providing easier access to transit. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded in the negative; stated automobiles and parking are being discussed, not buses. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated that the assumption that senior housing requires less parking is not accurate. The Housing Authority Executive Director stated Seniors are more Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Housing 2 Authority Board of Commissioners November 6, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-11-06.pdf |