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CityCouncil | 2017-04-18 | 19 | vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 11:18 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:23 p.m. (17-263) Recommendation to Approve Design Concept for Cross Alameda Trail Gap Closure on Atlantic Avenue between Webster Street and Constitution Way. The Transportation Planner gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like better graphics of the street level renderings; she cannot approve a plan without seeing better visuals. The Base Reuse Director stated staff could have renderings prepared and come back to Council in June. The Transportation Planner continued the presentation. Stated the project is holding up two other projects; urged support of the plan: John Knox White, Alameda. Stated Council does not need to delay the project; there was a unanimous vote from the Transportation Commission; the plan is good and is ready to move forward; delaying the plan holds up key pieces of Cross Alameda Trail: Brian McGuire, Alameda. Stated 200 seniors live at Independence Plaza; she appreciates improved safety on both ends of major junctions; urged support of the plan: Vanessa Cooper, Alameda Housing Authority. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she supports the midblock crossing adjacent to senior housing; she is concerned that the Transportation Commission did not include a midblock crossing; the crossing improves a lot of safety aspects of multi-modal transportation. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry, the Base Reuse Director stated staff talked to the property owner about removing the left turn into Starbucks and they were not supportive; the Transportation Commission can still explore the issue. Vice Mayor Vella stated she would want a bigger conversation with the property owner; it is a safety issue. The Base Reuse Director stated staff has talked to the property owners a number of times; the property owners were adamant about prohibiting access. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 April 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-18.pdf |