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CityCouncil | 2020-09-01 | 4 | 476 (20-572) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Redgwick Construction Company for Construction of the Otis Drive Safety Improvement Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $854,117.50; and (20-572A) Resolution No. 15685, "Amending the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement Budget by Allocating $100,000 in Local B/BB Paratransit Fund to Capital Improvement Program Fund 91818 to Construct the Otis Drive Safety Improvement Project." Adopted. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the matter; stated that she recalls a proposed roundabout for the intersection at Grand Street and Otis Drive; noted the intersection has been the site of a traffic fatality; stated the roundabout is too expensive; expressed support for providing direction to staff to investigate the cost of building a roundabout on Otis Drive, which will return to Council as a follow-up action in the event additional funding can be found; noted there is less street traffic due to the pandemic, a number of cars drive fast on City streets; stated a roundabout would help slow traffic. The Senior Transportation Coordinator stated the Central Avenue project consists of three roundabouts. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is optimistic in finding funding for the possibility of a roundabout on Otis Drive. Councilmember Daysog stated the proposed conversion of Otis Drive from four lanes to three lanes is incorrect; the project is being converted from four equal lanes to two equally divided lanes; the third lane is a left-turning lane; housing is being considered for part of South Shore; questioned the effect and impact of housing on Otis Drive west-bound traffic ; expressed support for more information related to the housing project proposal; expressed concern about the characterization of lane numbers. Councilmember Vella inquired whether there is public comment, to which the City Clerk responded in the negative. The Senior Transportation Coordinator stated the east-bound traffic reports for Otis Drive show less than 15,000 trips; the proposed road diets work well at 15,000 and up to 25,000; staff is confident there is more than enough space for a road diet; the center turn lane allows for smoother traffic and does not impact operations; staff has not calculated the potential of a Shoreline Drive project. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether a motion can include Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's comments. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded that she is happy to have her comments taken as direction to staff; stated that she does not want to condition her approval of the project on the roundabout aspect; inquired the best Council process to provide direction. The Interim Public Works Director responded the direction has been noted. The City Attorney stated Council may conduct two votes: the first on the main proposal and the second on direction to staff. The City Manager noted regulations might not allow roundabouts to be within a specific distance of traffic signals. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 1, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-09-01.pdf |