pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-06 | 11 | discussed at the first workshop; stated the City Attorney's office would have additional time to frame and research Charter consistency of the other items raised and place the items on a subsequent workshop before July 15. Mayor Johnson, Councilmember Matarrese, and Councilmember deHaan concurred with Vice Mayor Tam's suggestion. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she would like to have the ability to preview Council on what will be presented at the second workshop if there is enough time between the first and second workshop. Councilmember Matarrese stated there is consensus that the clean up language and the other seven items will be on the November ballot. Vice Mayor Tam noted that the City Manager is having budget workshops in the next few months. Mayor Johnson stated there might be an Alameda Power and Telecom item for the November 2008 ballot. Vice Mayor Tam stated it is important that the voters do not get fatigued. Mayor Johnson stated that she would not be surprised if a third round of Charter amendments was needed. (08-195) Recommendation to consider Call for Review of Transportation Commission's decision regarding proposed parking restrictions along Central Avenue to improve traffic circulation and emergency access. The Supervising Civil Engineer gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson stated the Transportation Commission did not vote to deny the staff recommendation; there were not enough votes to accept the recommendation; a motion to deny the staff recommendation was not made. The Supervising Civil Engineer stated the final vote was five to two not to support the staff recommendation. Mayor Johnson stated it is important to be clear on what is consensus and what is direction; expressions are not direction. Councilmember Gilmore stated the environmental document notes that there will be half a block queing in 2020; inquired whether said Regular Meeting 11 Alameda City Council May 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf |