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CityCouncil | 2017-11-07 | 11 | General Plan Transportation Element updated; he would like the speed limit on Main Street and Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway to be 25 mph; he would like the shuttle to be put into the plan; he would like to elevate the role of the Transportation Commission; stressed the need to frequently evaluate and change the plan as needed. Mayor Spencer inquired whether certain items can be eliminated; whether a motion could be made with the addition of frequent reviews or if the item could return without having public comment. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he will not vote for the item as is; he would like the item to return with explicit direction on how the plan will be used. Mayor Spencer inquired whether having the item return to Council without public comment is a possibility. Vice Mayor Vella suggested a transportation workshop be held every year to receive an update on the plan. Councilmember Matarrese expressed support for Vice Mayor Vella's suggestion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of adopting the draft Transportation Choices Plan with the addition of information from Councilmember Matarrese: to have a report return to Council with a better description in the introduction, awareness being a top priority, base data to support that adding a bus line on Island Drive is worth $2 million to save 3 minutes, the General Plan Transportation Element be updated, Main Street and Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway have a 25 mile an hour speed limit, review of congestion pricing, adding a shuttle to the plan as an exploratory item and a review every six months; stated that she supports holding a transportation workshop; inquired whether the workshop would be in conjunction with the review. Vice Mayor Vella responded in the affirmative, stated the workshop would allow for a more in depth conversation. Mayor Spencer inquired about adding the Oakland data. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded that she believes the data is already in the report and can be highlighted. Mayor Spencer stated the definition of congestion pricing needs to be clarified. The City Manager responded language can be added. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the motion includes Vice Mayor Vella's comment to hold a Transportation Workshop, to which Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-07.pdf |