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CityCouncil | 2015-01-21 | 7 | why some matters are Council referrals and why others should go into the queue; the matter would come back to Council to see the difference in the procedures. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is fine with demoting the referral; neighbors indicated they did not receive a response before but there is a new Public Works team now. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is not sure whether the Public Works queue system is widely known; perhaps the public discussion will help increase awareness. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the Council referral as amended [demoting the referral to have Public Works add the matter to the queue and the matter would return to Council to compare the process to the Island Drive traffic study referral]. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the City still has the Traffic Transportation Committee, which reviews requests for stop sings; noted there was a past controversy over the use of State warrants. The Assistant City Manager stated staff now completes the review with the immediate neighbors; if there is an appeal, the matter is elevated to the Transportation Commission (TC); if the TC decision is appealed, the matter comes to Council. Councilmember Daysog stated perhaps one issues is to improve is the way in which the City makes residents aware of the process. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer stated later tonight, Council would discuss an open house to improve communications. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (15-073) Consider Directing Staff to Collaborate with East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) on Acquisition and Expansion of Crab Cove. (Vice Mayor Matarrese) (Continued from January 20, 2015) Vice Mayor Matarrese made brief comments on the referral. Stated a letter should be drafted to the General Services Administration (GSA); the letter should encourage GSA to cease the eminent domain and accept the Park District's last offer: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Stated that she supports the referral because it sends the right message to all the parties involved; the City needs to take an assertive role; the liaison committee has to find out what kind of help the Park District needs: Irene Dieter, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 7 January 21, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-01-21.pdf |