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CityCouncil | 2013-12-17 | 11 | October 23, 2013 Regarding Improvements to San Jose Avenue at Regent Street.' Adopted. Mary Claire Newman, Appellant, submitted petitions and gave a brief presentation. The Assistant Engineer gave a brief presentation. Mayor Gilmore inquired how residents and the public would be informed of the height limit of cars six feet or taller. The Assistant Engineer responded signs would be posted and residents within 300 feet of the said intersection would be notified. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired enforcing height limit restrictions is realistic. The Assistant Engineer responded in the affirmative, stated parking enforcement would patrol the area and regularly issue citations. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there would be a grace period before citations are issued. The Assistant Engineer responded in the affirmative; stated a neighborhood speed watch program could be put in place; volunteer residents could assist the Police Department in collecting license plate data; warning notices would be sent to drivers; the program is a great tool which empowers the neighborhood. Councilmember Tam inquired what improvements could be expected and what causes congestion and accidents if not speeding. The Assistant Engineer responded adding 130 feet of visibility and imposing the vehicle height limit would be a significant improvement; stated the underlying problem is visibility; the 85% speed is 27 mph. Councilmember Tam inquired whether any of the 240 citations issued during a major speeding crackdown were at the intersection. The Police Sergeant responded in the negative; stated Police Officers focused on major intersections; San Jose Avenue was not included; however, he patrolled the San Jose Avenue intersection during peak time; the highest speed he observed was 29 mph. Councilmember Daysog inquired if Council could accept the staff recommendation and revisit the matter later, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Stated visibility and parking are critical: Joseph Camara, Alameda. Expressed concern over children walking to school: Samuel Elliott, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 December 17, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-12-17.pdf |