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CityCouncil | 2016-07-05 | 11 | In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Recreation and Parks Director stated the natural play area would be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there will be an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Recreation and Parks Director responded an initial study was done and Council approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration to meet the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements; the area would be constantly checked to make sure the habitat is protected as the project moves forward. Mayor Spencer inquired about the bicycle trail gap on Atlantic Avenue between Constitution Avenue and Webster Street. The Recreation and Parks Director responded staff has taken a draft design to the Transportation Commission; final drawings were intentionally delayed because the Housing Authority applied for a grant to fund the Midblock Crossing for seniors at Independence Plaza; the goal is to create a signalized crosswalk for safe crossing; Public Works has set aside $200,000 to create a bikeway along that gap. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what is the estimated amount of funding needed, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded approximately $165,000. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Recreation and Parks Director stated Bike Walk Alameda approved the plans for the bike trail; continued the presentation. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the Recreation and Parks Director stated staff would operate from the park maintenance building which would be built on the Sherman Street side. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether a resident community center is being contemplated, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the negative; stated the Council approved the park master plan which provides for all open space. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Lookout Point is recreational or utility, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded Lookout Point is intended as a play component. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the park is able to be closed and how it will be enforced. The Recreation and Parks Director responded only Longfellow Park is locked; stated enforcement would be the same as other parks, which includes patrol by neighbors, eyes on the street, and Police. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-07-05.pdf |