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CityCouncil | 2019-04-16 | 16 | should do quick and effective projects, like daylighting; change is needed now; discussed and encouraged bike parking and establishment of policies; requested the Broadway-Jackson project come to Council for discussion; discussed having a lifeline bridge, funding, ferry parking and ridership, and prioritizing climate. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for a comprehensive, visionary General Plan update, including the Transportation Element; outlined the reasons the comprehensive update is needed; discussed State regulations and inconsistency with bike lanes; suggested formation of a committee and involving groups; noted the update will cost a lot of money; suggested another workshop be held on the issue; expressed support for the priorities in the Transportation Choices Plan (TCP); noted projects are included in the Plan since the focus was on implementation; expressed support for the gondola; discussed the General Plan Parks and Open Space chapter; gave an example of a potential policy; reiterated the need for a comprehensive General Plan update and robust public engagement process. Councilmember Oddie noted only 50 to 60 of the 3,000 units that have been entitled have been built; expressed frustration; stated there is not enough supply; the review process should not take forever; the City is running out of horizontal space and needs to think vertically; discussed State regulations being done because cities are not providing housing; expressed support for streamlining approvals and permits; discussed intersection visibility, and the Central Avenue bike lane; stated things need to get done; discussed ferry funding; stated the extra crossing needs to be done faster. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed the CASA Compact and State housing legislation, including ADUs; suggested Alameda staff review the San Mateo County housing website; discussed the CASA Compact addressing the jobs/housing balance and having more incentives than penalties; outlined available State housing funds; stated that staff should look into a bike share replacement; suggested raising the topic of bus passes for the vulnerable population with AC Transit; stated streets should be as pedestrian and bicycle friendly as possible; Central Avenue needs to move forward; safety should be the first priority; questioned whether the shuttle duplicates AC Transit services; suggested more public outreach on transit; stated more electric vehicle charging stations are needed across the City; the gondola is worth exploring; requested staff to repair the flashing pedestrian signal on Otis Drive. (19-243) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 15525, "Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add New and to Revise Existing Planning, Building and Public Works Fees." Adopted. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director, the Building Official and City Engineer gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired about potential impacts on homeowners. The Building Office provided a handout with examples and outlined the impacts. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 April 16, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-16.pdf |