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CityCouncil | 2009-01-20 | 15 | to Council for discussion; staff was directed to work with the vendor and Bike Alameda. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the issues are important and should be discussed. The City Manager stated an Off Agenda update could be provided on the implementation of bike parking on Central Avenue between Oak and Park Streets; staff is moving forward on the matter following Council direction; the consideration of bike crossing using the Fruitvale Bridge and associated bike lanes is not on a current work plan; the City works with the County on the matter. The Public Works Director stated the County was contacted by Bike Alameda; the County discussed the possibility of restriping the Fruitvale Bridge to allow a bike lane with City staff; a three foot bike lane would be feasible; the minimum is four feet; five feet is encouraged. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he does not want to get into discussion tonight. Councilmember Gilmore stated Council had a long, involved discussion on Items 1 and 3; suggested that staff provide an Off Agenda report; placing the matter on an agenda is premature. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired about Item 2. Councilmember Gilmore responded staff could pursue the matter and provide an Off Agenda report when ready; inquired whether the County started any work on the Fruitvale Bridge. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated lifeline project funding is being pursued, which might include bike accommodations. Councilmember Matarrese stated there is consensus to preliminary review all three items and produce an Off Agenda Report that provides a path forward on Items 1 and 3 and options for Item 2, including removing a lane of car traffic. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether staff's workload would be impacted, to which the City Manager responded in the negative. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 January 20, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-01-20.pdf |