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CityCouncil | 2017-04-18 | 9 | Councilmember Oddie stated that he thinks the fences are over six feet; expressed concern that the City did not know the numbers. Mayor Spencer inquired whether permits were issued for decks that extend into the bulb out, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded the City did not a full permit history; staff wanted to get direction from Council first. Mayor Spencer stated the home at 3267 Fernside Avenue has permits, including signed-off for a seawall, dock replacement, and gangway which cost over $15,000; their improvements extend into the proposed 35 feet; inquired whether the City will ask the homeowner to remove the portion which extends into the 35 feet, or if the homeowner will receive their money back. The Assistant City Attorney responded nothing will happen until Council decides on if and where a public dock should be; stated staff hopes the property owners obtained proper permits; staff is proposing to sell property owners the submerged property behind their homes. Expressed concern over the underuse of the public access points: John Knox White, Alameda. Stated that she opposes Phase Il as proposed; requested the City to repair the pavement and close the public access path from dusk to dawn; outlined safety concerns: Bethany Polentz, Adjacent Property Owner. Discussed the best uses for the public access points; stated a boat launch would not be the best use; the Council has one shot to the project right: Serge Wilson, Alameda. Stated most neighbors have responsible access to the water, she does not want to deny public access; it is the City's responsibility to keep the area safe and clean: Mary Anne Ostrom, Alameda. Submitted information; stated public access is hidden and limited; urged Council not to go further and develop something negative: Jan Schlesinger, Alameda. Stated expanding bulbouts will attract more nuisance and enforcement is difficult; the cost of putting docks in will be enormous and needs to be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant: Former Councilmember Mike Gorman, Waterfront Homeowners Association (WHOA) Executive Committee. Stated the purpose of the pathways 104 years ago was to be able to get access to the water in times of disaster; Phase 2 needs to be revamped dramatically and is unsafe: Kevin Peterson, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-18.pdf |