pages: CityCouncil/2009-01-20.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2009-01-20 | 10 | Councilmember Tam stated that Americans with Disabilities (ADA) needs were assessed last year inquired whether there is some way to overlap and meet the multiple objectives so that the City gets the most for the dollar. The Transportation Coordinator stated the ADA Transition Plan is a required document the proposed Pedestrian Plan is not a required document but goes above and beyond what is required by the ADA; the proposed Pedestrian Plan does not include ADA projects, except audible pedestrian signals, and is not required to be funded. The City Manager stated Council is indicating the proposed plan is a good tool and staff should look at high priority projects and the use of the $1 million. Councilmember Tam moved [adoption of the resolutions ] certifying the EIR with the Transportation Element as recommended by the Transportation Commission with respect to Policy 4.4.2.f and approving the Pedestrian Plan and revision of the 1991 Transportation Element. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese stated a GPA can have mitigations attached and provides a very direct policy statement about what has to be done; that he would like to have three scenarios included in the Transportation Element : 1) the project can be denied; 2) the project can be approved with a statement of overriding concern; or 3) the project can go forward with an exemption or amendment to the General Plan; Alameda does not have streets that can be widened without taking out houses or businesses, with the exception of Wilver "Willie" Stargell Avenue. parking is at a premium in Alameda; worthy projects can go through a GPA; the process sends a clear message to developers. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she supports the motion; that she is very leery about moving forward with something that would remove parking when the balancing act between parking and widening a lane is unclear; that she has sympathy for a right- turn lane during commute hours; widening streets may result in more congestion; maintaining control throughout the community is important. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 January 20, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-01-20.pdf |