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CityCouncil | 2013-12-17 | 12 | Expressed support for the appeal: Rebecca Lenk, Alameda. Stated that he supports the appeal; there are constant near misses and speeding; visibility is an issue: Neil Heyden, Alameda. Discussed accidents and her close call; urged approval of a four-way stop: Alka Ram, Alameda. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Transportation Commission and staff provided a sound recommendations; everyone's concern is visibility. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolution upholding the Transportation Commission's decision. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated traffic safety is important; the matter should return to Council in 18 months to two years. Councilmember Tam stated the lack of visibility seems to be the root cause of the problem; that she supports a neighborhood speed watch program to involve residents. Mayor Gilmore stated the issue should return to the Council in a year to 18 months with more data. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft suggested the matter return to Council in one year. The City Engineer stated typically, review is done after two years. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry about a grace period before a citations are issued, the Police Sergeant stated warnings are issued by placing a notice on the vehicle windshield. The Assistant City Manager stated the notices regarding the height limit would include notification about the two-year review. Councilmember Daysog stated the metrics he is interested in is whether residents feel safer. Councilmember Tam concurred with Councilmember Daysog. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Chen - 1.] (13-583) Presentation on Fiscal Impact Analysis of Alameda Point. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 December 17, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-12-17.pdf |