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CityCouncil | 2020-11-17 | 11 | multimodal access considerations. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there are geographical limitations. Ms. Lengyel responded the environmental document for the OAAP does not have the estuary crossing as part of its project study area; stated the 2014 expenditure plan did not have specific project delineation and is the difference between the two options. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the difference would impact funding. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the OAAP EIR cannot cover the estuary crossing bridge. Vice Mayor Knox White stated there is history with this project; outlined past Transportation Commission discussion about a horseshoe; stated previous Councilmembers urged Public Works to keep the option of a horseshoe design alive; the horseshoe is what makes the [OAAP] project worth consideration; the decision before Council is difficult; the project being delivered is not what voters expect; the OAAP is not an Alameda Point serving, multimodal project; the situation occurring in Oakland Chinatown is unacceptable; Alameda traffic is impacting the community; expressed support for the original letter; expressed concern about the delay in the process when details have been known for years; he would like ACTC staff to make a recommendation with the City of Alameda to support funding; he understands ACTC staff cannot make a commitment to funding; however, making the recommendation is a show of good faith and understanding of priority; outlined his past discussions related to the need for linking multimodal connections in order to reduce traffic through Oakland Chinatown; expressed support for signing onto the new letter with the condition of ACTC staff making a recommendation. Councilmember Vella stated Alameda's traffic impacts to Oakland Chinatown need to be addressed; expressed support for the buy-in from Oakland Chinatown and the improvements to the project; expressed concern about negotiations surrounding support for the project; stated leverage is lost for a separate project in supporting the OAAP; both projects are behind and in need of more funding; expressed support for a commitment from ACTC staff to recommend support for next steps in the Alameda estuary crossing bike pedestrian bridge; outlined her experience using the Posey Tube via bicycle; stated there is importance is discussing equitable access across the estuary for the West End; many people need the crossing; the West End bike pedestrian crossing access is a priority for Council and a personal top priority; the matter is about equity and environmental issues and should be non-negotiable; the timing is tight; commitments are being asked for in writing; expressed support for the bike pedestrian estuary crossing. Councilmember Oddie stated that he has been critical of Sunshine Ordinance blocking supporting matters; however, it is hypocritical that he ignore the Sunshine Ordinance for matters of support; expressed concern about transparency; stated the letter had been published; advocates noted an opportunity to leverage the bike pedestrian bridge for next Special Meeting Alameda City Council November 4, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-11-17.pdf |