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CityCouncil | 2020-10-20 | 20 | Transportation Commission (ACTC) COVID-19 Rapid Response Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Program Funds to Enhance and Expand Alameda's Commercial and Slow Streets Programs; and Allocate up to $75,000 in funds from Local Measure B/BB Bicycle and Pedestrian Funds (alternatively if more CARE funds are distributed, those funds could be used) for the Required Matching Funds, Should the Grant be Awarded.' Adopted. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether his recusal on the matter is required. The City Attorney responded in the negative; stated the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) recently revised regulations related to the public generally exceptions; noted the limited neighborhood effect states the City's decision affecting residential property is limited to specific locations encompassing more than 50 homes; stated the program is more than 50 homes; the decision establishes, amends or eliminates restrictions on parking, imposes traffic controls, or other measures to improve public safety; Councilmember Oddie may participate in the discussion. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the roll out for slow streets has been completed. The Senior Transportation Coordinator responded the map discussed in May by Council has since been revised to add additional slow;. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired how the map from May compares to the current map. The Senior Transportation Coordinator responded that she can look up the map details from May. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he remembers more streets than currently implemented; noted 72% of people are in favor of slow streets, which should be completed as approved. The Senior Transportation Coordinator stated Versailles Avenue, Pacific Avenue, and San Jose Avenue have been completed; a little more still needs to be completed and more streets will be proposed beyond what was presented in May. Councilmember Oddie stated Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) has noted there are no slow streets at Alameda Point; inquired the status of slow streets at Alameda Point. The Senior Transportation Coordinator responded staff has received a request from APC for slow streets on Orion Street at Alameda Point; stated there is a bus route on Orion Street; staff is not putting slow streets on transit streets; staff is looking into other options for Alameda Point. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 October 20, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-10-20.pdf |