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CityCouncil | 2015-02-17 | 16 | Mayor Spencer seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification of what is being voted upon. Mayor Spencer responded the motion is to sign up; stated one of the steps to signing up states: the Mayor or top elected official has to gets approval and support from their city or jurisdiction to join the challenge; the Council has to approve signing up. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred Council approval is needed; stated that she would not like to see the City limiting the goals before even beginning; she believes the City can accomplish all of the goals; sights should be set high; the City has probably already completed more than three of the goals are is probably not far from doing all seven [take a complete streets approach; identify and address barriers to make streets safe and convenient for all road users, including people of all ages and abilities and those using assistive mobility devices; gather and track biking and walking data; use designs that are appropriate to the context of the street and its uses; take advantage of opportunities to create and complete pedestrian-bike networks through maintenance; improve walking and biking safety laws and regulations; educate and enforce proper road use behavior by all]; Alameda is equal to the challenge and should complete all of the goals. Councilmember Oddie concurred with Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft; stated the City should not just give lip service and make a statement to commit to having safe convenient roads, then not do anything about it, which would be silly. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (15-135) Carol Gottstein inquired the definition of a personal mobility device. The Transportation Coordinator responded a device, such as a wheelchair. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated a little electrical car is a personal mobility device. Ms. Gottstein inquired whether segways and skateboards are considered personal mobility devices, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated everyone has to be accommodated. COUNCIL REFERRALS Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 February 17, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-02-17.pdf |