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CityCouncil | 2008-01-15 | 19 | service than to have the Monarch Street portion; the bus service needs to be on time. Councilmember deHaan stated the bus line brings retail segments together. Councilmember Matarrese amended the motion to move approval of recommendations 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion. Under discussion Councilmember Matarrese directed staff to find the balance of money needed to satisfy Shoreline Drive bus stops that are on sand. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese wanted to include addressing the issue that the Transportation Commission raised regarding traffic calming speed reduction. Councilmember Matarrese stated said issue could be a separate motion. Councilmember Gilmore stated the motion is to have AC Transit reroute from Monarch Street to Lexington Street, provide service at Encinal High School during peak periods does not include #4, which is implementing new bus stops on Otis Drive, the bus will run down Otis Drive as usual; staff is directed to find money for Shoreline Drive bus stop improvements; the Whitehall Place and Willow Street bus stops will continue to be a priority. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the matter still has to go to AC Transit for evaluation, regardless of Council's decision. Mr. Bruzzone responded the evaluation would be a formality stated the earliest date for a possible route change is June. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Mayor Johnson - 4. Noes: Vice Mayor Tam - 1. Vice Mayor Tam stated that the proposal is not fiscally responsible. Councilmember Gilmore stated that staff has been directed to find the money for bus stop improvements; Council may not like any of the proposals; the bus would not run along Shoreline Drive if improvements cannot be made; a decision would need to be made to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 January 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-01-15.pdf |