pages: CityCouncil/2008-12-02.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2008-12-02 | 14 | Councilmember Gilmore inquired how many people were observed jaywalking. The Police Chief responded specific data is not available. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether anyone has been ticketed for jaywalking in front of the theater. The Police Lieutenant responded in the negative; stated data was not collected for tonight's report; information will be provided. Councilmember Gilmore stated a crosswalk could always be added. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she agrees with her colleagues; a lot of effort is being made to encourage people to use the garage; that she would like to tease out the citation summary on Table 5, recommendation #7; there seems to be a difference in perspective on whether the report was responsive to Council's direction on May 6; requested the City Clerk read the motion made by Councilmember Matarrese on May 6. The City Clerk read the motion buncilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation with the following direction a report be brought back ninety days after the Theater opens; the Police Department is to provide enforcement and education; and that any mitigations brought back be reviewed by interested parties. " Vice Mayor Tam stated the Police Lieutenant mentioned that westbound traffic overtakes cars making a left turn onto Oak Street from Central Avenue by going into the bike lane, which would not be cited because it is not outside the norm of other intersections. of the twenty-five citations issued in the May through August period, none were associated with cars making said violation of the vehicle code. The Police Lieutenant responded in the affirmative; stated patrol officers have been directed to provide additional enforcement at the intersection for any or all violations; he does not have data on how many people were stopped or how many were given a warning. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether none of the 25 citations issued from May through August were for overtaking another car, to which the Police Lieutenant responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether any of the citations were for jaywalking, to which the Police Lieutenant responded in the Regular Meeting 14 Alameda City Council December 2, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-12-02.pdf |