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CityCouncil | 2020-09-01 | 19 | 491 Vice Mayor Knox White inquired where funding is being pulled from for free bike parking. Councilmember Vella expressed support for staff working with BWA and all business districts to discuss locations for bike parking; stated the information and feedback can be used when designing parklets; some parklets take over original bike parking leaving less space for bike parking; the shift has affected everybody. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has seen creative parklet solutions for bike parking; expressed support for hearing from experts in the area and being provided with cost estimates. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's comments; stated street closure is to be considered at the next meeting; inquired whether there is concern about the COVID-19 permit expiration date. Councilmember Vella responded the matter is included in the referral. Councilmember Vella moved approval of the referral, adding consideration of adequate bike parking. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, with the following amendment: defer parking pass and loading zones to the upcoming discussion on street closures. Councilmember Vella accepted the amendment to the motion. 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. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (20-582) The City Manager announced day centers and safe parking have gone up in the last week; stated 11 people are signed up for safe parking; the Posey Tube area, has been cleaned recently; the property falls under Caltrans; Caltrans has policies about what will and will not be done related to homeless encampments; the Public Works Department has been working on increasing trash cleanups in the areas; announced six Firefighters returned from wild land fires and four remain. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRAL (20-583) Consider Adoption of Resolution Amending Section 6 of Resolution No. 15382, which Adopted Rules of Order Governing City Council Meetings. (Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and Councilmember Oddie) Not heard. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (20-584) Stopwaste June 2020 Topic Brief: Sustainable Landscapes. (Councilmember Oddie) Not heard. (20-585) Consideration of Mayor's Nominations for Appointments to the Civil Service Board, Commission on Persons with Disabilities, Golf Commission, Historical Advisory Board, Housing Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 1, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-09-01.pdf |