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CityCouncil | 2013-07-02 | 2 | ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Gilmore announced that the letter commenting on the Draft Plan Bay Area [paragraph no. 13-328 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*13-326) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on May 28, 2013 and June 4, 2013. Approved. (*13-327) Ratified bills in the amount of $1,447,057.20. (13-328) Recommendation to Authorize the Mayor to Send a Letter Commenting on the Draft Plan Bay Area. Outlined her concerns with the Bay Area Plan: Carol Gottstein, Alameda. Mayor Gilmore inquired if the letter could include comment that the funds allocated to the hot lanes are counter to the goals of the One Bay Area Plan. The City Planner responded in the affirmative; stated the whole regional planning process is to reduce greenhouse submissions and focus development in the inter Bay Area cities to address climate change issues. Mayor Gilmore stated that she understands assets deteriorate over time; the freeway link in the outer Bay Area is not being maintained; further stated the pedestrian accidents increasing seems counter intuitive. The City Planner stated the analysis indicates the incidents of collisions with bicycles, cars, pedestrians will increase in the inner Bay Area by the factor of the increased number of people walking and biking. Councilmember Tam stated hot lanes do not recover costs and use a sizable chunk of transportation dollars; the letter should underscore that alternative modes of transportation should not just be prioritized, but the funding should be proportionally allocated; a BART extension to Warm Springs or the Tri-valley is worth more than a hot lane. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 July 2, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-07-02.pdf |