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CityCouncil | 2017-04-18 | 20 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is a median where pedestrians can get half way across the midblock crossing, to which the Transportation Planner responded in the negative; stated the proposed design is four feet wide but the requirement for ADA is six feet. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to see a midblock crossing; such crossing would be a good benefit for residents of Independence Plaza and the shopping area; it is necessary for Council to approve the plan in concept and review the design again; suggested going forward with the plan and come back with details; stated Alameda has engineers that could answer the number of questions raised. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like to move forward; he understands the need to have better information; he is prepared to support the project. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she supports the project but needs clearer drawings; she is fine with the midblock crossing; engineers will come back with more information; she would like to know more that can be done for bicyclists and pedestrians to reduce traffic impacts. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Transportation Planner stated there are two lanes in each direction that enter and widen out to three lanes at the Webster Street intersection, Constitution Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Mayor Spencer stated having a midblock crossing is critical; the Housing Authority and Independence Plaza is very inaccessible at the moment; that she would not support the recommendation without a mid-block crossing and a left turn in the Housing Authority; she would like to see better illustrations. The City Manager suggested Council approve the concept. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the design concept for Cross Alameda Trail Gap Closure on Atlantic Avenue between Webster Street and Constitution Way, with a mid-block crossing design option. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion which carried by the following voice vote: Councilmembers Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 3. Noes: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Spencer - 2. (17-264) Recommendation to Approve the City Council's Priorities Established at the February 17, 2017 Priority Setting Workshop, the Referral Tracking Table, the Revised Form for Submitting City Council Referrals and a Process for Ranking/Addressing New Referrals. The City Manager made a presentation. Stated Council referrals deserve more consideration; the current referral process is a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 April 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-18.pdf |