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CityCouncil | 2020-05-05 | 9 | Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4; Noes: 1. (20-291) Public Hearing to Consider Accepting: 1) an Annual Report on the Status of the General Plan and Housing Element, 2) an Annual Report on the Status of the Transportation Choices Plan and Associated Work Program Priorities, and 3) an Annual Report for the West Alameda Transportation Management Association (TMA). The Planning, Building and Transportation Director gave a presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Rosefield Village is allowed to replace the 80 units. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the project is an expansion of Rosefield Village; stated the City does not get credit for existing units, just new units. Public Comment Read Into Record: Expressed support for safe alternatives for Alamedans to get out of their cars and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the active transportation plan; noted that CASA is a partner with the City outreach program for Line 19 shuttle; expressed gratitude toward City staff: Ruth Abbe, Community Action for Sustainable Alameda (CASA). Councilmember Oddie moved approval of accepting all three items; expressed concern for public transportation. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White stated transit is in trouble; noted transportation is funded by sales tax, which is being lost; expressed support for the item; stated that he would like to ensure support of transportation returning, as well as supporting things the City does have control over and ensuring the transportation money is being placed in priority areas to drive decisions as there is less money moving forward than hoped. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of directing staff to bring slow streets back to Council at the next meeting as an oral report for discussion. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 5, 2020 9 | CityCouncil/2020-05-05.pdf |