pages: CityCouncil/2008-12-02.pdf, 17
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CityCouncil | 2008-12-02 | 17 | The Operator stated the sidewalk area would be approximately two- thirds of the building. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he appreciates all the work that has been done; the intention is to look at what is going on in the theater area; that he does not subscribe to needing a crosswalk; the public would be served better by enforcing jaywalking laws that he opposes putting back any parking in the area; crowd control is the responsibility of the operator; safety is better than before; bike parking is needed and should be in Lot C; a canopy is not needed; people can use the parking structure for covered bike parking; that he likes the idea of a bulb out to protect the marquee. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of two bulb outs on theater side; installing bike racks at Lot C; not having a mid-street cross walk; continuing traffic enforcement and improving signage. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Council needs to address the traffic flow of Lot C tonight, to which the Supervising Civil Engineer responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Council needs to address permit parking. The City Manager responded permit parking would be the next step. Mayor Johnson stated increasing the parking limit to eight hours could be included in the motion. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she appreciates endorsing actions included in Exhibit 1; bicycle safety should be preserved; warnings and citations should be issued to people who violate the Vehicle Code by using bicycle lanes to pass a car that is waiting to make a left turn from Central Avenue onto Oak Street. Councilmember Matarrese stated enforcement is not just for the theater area but is a general policy of the Police Department. Councilmember deHaan stated the bulb out protecting the marquee is three feet out the second bulb out is four and a half feet; bulb outs should be the same. The Supervising Civil Engineer stated the designs are based on how trucks move out of the area. Regular Meeting 17 Alameda City Council December 2, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-12-02.pdf |