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CityCouncil | 2018-09-04 | 13 | The Assistant Community Development Director responded that he does not know the exact figure, but knows it is wide enough for fire and garbage trucks to be able to make the turn. The Interim City Manager requested confirmation whether the 62 feet is unobstructed from curb to curb or if it includes delineation for bike lanes. The Assistant Community Development Director responded there would be delineators for bike lanes; stated the amendment the Planning Board recommended includes a 62 foot public right of way that has not been designed yet; the concept includes one car lane in either direction, bike lanes, and a sidewalk on either side to give pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars access. Councilmember Matarrese requested the Council deliberation be without deliberation between City Manager and City Staff. The Interim City Manager stated that he is asking questions to help Council sort out the access-ways or minimum standards, which are all exceeded by the Fire Code. Mayor Spencer stated that she appreciates the Interim City Manager's input; requested confirmation from remaining Councilmembers if the Interim City Manager could continue. Councilmembers Oddie and Vella expressed support. The Interim City Manager stated that he only wanted to clarify. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the street widths are wide enough to accommodate boat towing. The Assistant Community Development Director responded the streets would accommodate Fire vehicles equipped with extending stabilizing arms; stated the street would absolutely accommodate boat towing; there are many subsequent approvals; the main purpose of the amendment is for Council to decide whether or not to move the street to the center. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry if the matter will come back to Council once approved, the Assistant Community Development Director responded the sub-division map will come back and establish the right of way. Councilmember Oddie inquired the City's discretion related to the health and safety of structures while being built; referenced Mr. Ross's public comment regarding Brooklyn Basin. The Assistant City Attorney responded the health and safety impacts have to be based on objective written standards that are in effect at the time that the project application is Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 September 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-09-04.pdf |