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CityCouncil | 2019-07-16 | 3 | Urged moving forward with programs which support biking and walking: Pat Potter, Bike Walk Alameda. Urged Council to adopt and implement the Plan; discussed ways to reduce impacts on the environment; submitted his comments: Damian Mason, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA) and Climate Restoration Circle (CRC). Submitted her comments proposing a change to a supplemental action on Table 3-6: Elizabeth Greene, Alameda. Stated the Sierra Club commends Alameda; expressed support for the Plan; suggested Alameda consider managed retreat if needed: William Smith, Sierra Club. Stated a mode shift is needed; suggested every parking lot with 10 or more spots have electric vehicle parking: Mark Perlin, CRC. Outlined CASA's formation and involvement with developing the Plan; urged adoption of the Plan: Ruth Abbe, CASA. Councilmember Oddie stated the Plan should not be delayed and should be implemented as a priority; questioned the different ways the Plan will be funded; stated there are benefits from composting; the amount of vehicles need to be reduced, not just switched to electric vehicles; outlined transportation plan alternatives to driving; stated buildings are the biggest cause of greenhouse gas emissions; the City needs to think about all new construction being electric; plans focused on parking allow people to drive; people will find alternate ways to travel if plans are not built around parking; discussed projects; stated the entire infrastructure bond should be devoted to sea level rise; he would like to learn more about the climate fund proposal; expressed support for a wetlands mitigation bank, as a way to restore wetlands and generate revenue to pay for projects; the project is a priority and needs to be implemented. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for the sections related to sea level rise and goals related to excessive heat; expressed concern for the section related to greenhouse gas emissions related to tolls and undoing Measure A; stated the tolls for Posey Tube are heavy-handed based on driving trends; that he does not support congestion pricing and the effort to undermine Measure A; the item cannot be used as an emergency to undo Measure A; expressed support for building resilience; stated there is a need for respect of the architectural history of Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested Councilmember Daysog to clarify undermining of Measure A. Councilmember Daysog stated Chapter 3, page 32 talks about creating higher density and the need to change zoning to allow more multi-family use; the explanation should be explicit and indicate Measure A must be undone to complete doing so. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 16, 2019 2 | CityCouncil/2019-07-16.pdf |