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CityCouncil | 2019-12-17 | 4 | automated speed enforcement. Councilmember Vella stated the City recently passed Vision Zero; traffic safety is the most important element in planning City streets; some City streets are still under control of Caltrans; a local jurisdiction determining the safest options for streets should include ways to work with Caltrans; housing projects need support, especially from the State; several affordable housing projects have begun and more will be approved; expressed support for youth mental health services, which do not have enough funding. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is an update on the Regional Measure (RM) 3 court challenge. Assemblymember Bonta responded the eventual outcome is assumed positive; stated funding is held up; follow up will occur. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the timing of the update; stated there is assurance of funding, but delays are painful; housing and mental health issues are a core focus; remnants of the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act are still in effect; commensurate programs with State aid are needed; discussed the homeless encampment conditions on Alameda Avenue in Oakland; stated people need to be housed. Assemblymember Bonta responded a transportation measure will be on the ballot to help with congestion; stated access to funding can be applied for through a competitive grant process; expressed support for focus on wide spread mental health services. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (19-685) Laura Gehringer, Alameda, discussed the needs for a safer school zone at Love Elementary School; requested help. (19-686) Sarah Burninham, Alameda, expressed concern over a letter the City sent regarding traffic safety and eight children being hit by cars since the beginning of the school year; stated permanent change is needed; urged the speed limit be changed to 15 miles per hour (MPH). (19-687) Rachel Playto, Alameda, expressed concern over nothing occurring since the November 5th rally; urged a 15 MPH zone be adopted. (19-688) Maria Gayo, Alameda, discussed Fernside Boulevard traffic calming. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk made an announcement regarding the two Public Hearing [paragraph nos. 19-703 and 19-704 and there was no public comment. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 December 17, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-12-17.pdf |