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CityCouncil | 2016-10-18 | 10 | The Base Reuse Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the cost of an additional study would come from money outside of the grant money, to which the Base Reuse Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether General Fund money would be used, to which the Base Reuse Director responded in the negative; stated there are other potential sources for funding. Councilmember Oddie stated the community has provided input on bike sharing; inquired if there is going to be an update on bike sharing. The Base Reuse Director responded that there will be an update on bike sharing; stated staff is still evaluating the matter, which will come back to Council as part of the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan later this year. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is a meeting that people could attend. The Base Reuse Director responded staff is holding a community workshop for Citywide transit and TDM plans to get into the detailed strategies; stated staff will address proposed solutions to some issues raised by the community. Mayor Spencer inquired about the navigational uses regarding all vessels that use the estuary, not just the Coast Guard vessels; requested clarification on specifications. The Base Reuse Director responded the main issue is the Coast Guard vessels; there are specifications for other boats. Mayor Spencer inquired about crane barges, to which the Base Reuse Director responded staff can look at crane barges more closely. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like the community to understand the specifications; inquired why the City is not seeking assistance from regional leaders. The Base Reuse Director responded staff can talk with regional leaders. Stated traffic and congestion issues are getting worse; urged Council do something now to solve the West End egress issues; requested Council to support staffs work on the infrastructure project and prioritize the traffic, health and safety of the West End: Denyse Trepanier, Bike Walk Alameda. Stated 1,700 people have signed a petition in favor of a West End estuary crossing that is safe and convenient for walking and biking; urged Council to recommit to taking the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 18, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-10-18.pdf |