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CityCouncil | 2017-10-03 | 20 | Mayor Spencer stated the signage should be erected sooner rather than later. *** (17-591) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider the remaining agenda items: Auctions by the Bay Lease [paragraph no. 17-592], direction tracking [paragraph no. 17-594 and ferry parking referral [paragraph no. 17-595]. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of considering the remaining items. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Councilmember Matarrese stated there needs to be broader community input; he agrees with doing the feasibility study; the matter should go to the Recreation and Parks Commission with the Council comments; the funding stream should be presented to Council along with the Police data; the Police Department should patrol the area; signage should be posted now. Councilmember Oddie stated safety is number one; he concurs with Councilmember Matarrese; he is eager to see how the feasibility study addresses the sea wall issue; expressed concerns with the budget; stated that he would like see if Council will entertain not replacing the fence. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the fence being six feet addresses a safety issue; expressed concern over the fence going from six feet to four feet if the purpose of the six foot height is due to a safety issue. The Recreation and Parks Director responded that the fence is six feet because that is the standard size of a temporary construction fence. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if a four foot fence is adequate for the purpose of safety. The Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative; stated people should not be in the area at night; people would see the fence and would have to climb up to get over the fence; Council can decide whether to put the money into a lower, more decorative fence or use the money elsewhere. Vice Mayor Vella stated her main concern is the safety of the community; she agrees with waiting for the fence and utilizing the money elsewhere; urged staff to work with the homeowners; stated that she is hopeful the feasibility study will return with an actionable plan that is within the budget. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Vice Mayor Vella about waiting to replace the fence and using the money elsewhere. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 October 3, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-03.pdf |