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CityCouncil | 2012-10-02 | 7 | Mayor Gilmore stated the underlying concern is if the Council removes the condition, sometime in the future Council will be talking about putting in the path and opening the gate; Condition 9 could be retained and another condition could be added that 80% of the lots have to be occupied before the access is considered, which would relieve the anxiety of the gate being opened immediately and give future property owners an opportunity to weigh in on the matter. Vice Mayor Bonta stated details should be flushed out; filling in blind spots would benefit the discussion. The City Manager stated data points are not going to be predictive of what the crime would be; urged the Council to make a decision. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the access point would be for pedestrians and bicyclists to get to the Fruitvale BART station, to which the Acting City Planner responded in the affirmative, stated hopefully, there would be more points of interest in the future. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether staff is aware of Oakland's development plans. The Acting City Planner stated there are plans for new residential development across the Park Street Bridge, including improvements for bicycle and pedestrian access; noted the Planning Board knew the residents did not like the idea of opening the gate, which is why additional language was added to the condition about the opportunity just being preserved for the future. Councilmember deHaan stated that he does not think there would be a future need for access; the Tilden Way walkway could be made wider and more accessible. Mayor Gilmore stated the Council should be fiscally responsible and proactive in planning the future; what development will occur across the estuary is not known, which is why Condition 9 should remain, however, she also understands homeowners wanting to feel secure; hopefully the decision is not regretted in the future; she would vote to pass it. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice votes: Councilmembers deHaan, Johnson and Mayor Gilmore - 3. Abstentions: Vice Mayor Bonta and Councilmember Tam - 2. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the Planning Board focused on bicycles and why attention was not given to the sidewalk on Tilden Way. The Acting City Planner responded Public Works looked at Tilden Way before the matter went to the Planning Board; the City is looking into funding to rebuild Fruitvale Bridge as the lifeline bridge; widening Tilden Way and getting better access for pedestrians and bicyclists is definitely a priority in the General Plan; taking land away Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 October 2, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-10-02.pdf |