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CityCouncil | 2021-03-02 | 10 | On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. (21-135) Recommendation to Endorse Commercial Streets, Slow Streets, and Paid Parking COVID-19 Program Next Steps. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director gave a brief presentation. Stated the direction and guidance to prioritize safety and climate change has continued; some projects have pivoted; the public is supportive of the programs; a comprehensive parking policy is needed prior to Seaplane Lagoon opening; commercial and slow streets will be part of the Active Transportation Plan (ATP); discussions about how to morph the current configuration need to happen: Denyse Trepanier, Alameda. Expressed support of expanding slow streets to include Orion Street, which is used by a lot of children and has speeding traffic; stated the inclusion would be a step towards equity; discussed car show activities at Alameda Point: Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. Expressed support for Mr. Biggs statement; stated the request has been pending for 7 months, which is concerning; stated the matter is an equity and safety issue; a further traffic calming measure will be presented to the Transportation Commission: Heather Reed, Systemic and Community Racism Subcommittee. Expressed support for continuing the commercial streets program: Kathy Weber, Downtown Alameda Bossiness Association. Stated walking in the middle of designated slow streets containing many residents is not safe; many people are not utilizing the extra space due to safety concerns; urged the block of Chestnut Street and Park Street slow streets be removed from the program; expressed concern about the turn at San Jose Avenue and Willow Street intersection: Carmen Reid, Alameda. Expressed support for Mr. Biggs and Ms. Reed's comments; discussed his experience living near Orion Street; stated there has been dangerous racing and high speeds in the area; the area should be a slow street due to children and education centers being present: Vinny Camarillo, Alameda. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she previously inquired whether staff has had a City Engineer sign-off on the commercial and slow streets programs; noted safety concerns have been raised by the public and by her personal experience; stated the response provided by staff related to parklets is that encroachment requests do not require an engineer-signed plan; encroachment permits requires the applicant to indemnify the City and name the City as an additional insured on insurance policies; there have been accidents at the parklets; expressed support for the business district Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 2, 2021 9 | CityCouncil/2021-03-02.pdf |