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CityCouncil | 2016-05-17 | 3 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -MAY 17,2016--7:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (16-227) Heather Little, Community Representative, expressed concern over the speeds on the roadways; stated residents and cyclists are fearful riding around town; there is increased speeding and distracted drivers; recent data from the California Office of Traffic Safety ranked Alameda 8th worst out of 103 cities of similar size for vehicular crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians; the problem of speeding is getting worse; urged Council to work together on a public awareness campaign. (16-228) Gretchen Lipow, Alameda, discussed the Call for Review process being called into question [paragraph no. 16-256]; stated evidence shows that Alameda has no problem attracting developers; there is no evidence that the Call for Review process has been abused. The City Attorney reminded residents to speak on agenda items when the item is called. (16-229) Gerald Conners, Alameda, expressed concern for pedestrian safety; stated the corner of San Jose Avenue and Broadway is a very dangerous intersection for children to cross going to school; that he supports a public awareness campaign. (16-230) Dorothy Freeman, Alameda, stated that she wishes to speak on the Council referral by Councilmember Oddie [paragraph no. 16-256]. Mayor Spencer stated Ms. Freeman would have to wait until the item is called. Ms. Freeman stated that she did not want to risk being cut off at the end of the meeting. The City Attorney stated oral communications is the time to speak on items not on the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 17, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-05-17.pdf |