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CityCouncil | 2021-03-02 | 13 | the City Engineer responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Knox White expressed support for slow streets continuing; stated getting Alameda Point up and running is important; the City has a small staff with very little time and where time is spent is where values are shown; he would like to ensure the City is challenging itself to ensure equity needs are being met; if slow streets are implemented in April at Alameda Point, removal of said streets may be slated for October; he would like to avoid discussions about extending the slow streets program in October and would like to decide which matters will remain permanent earlier; many people are grateful to have these spaces available; the City should be designing streets for safety and for people to use; expressed support for speed humps and roundabouts being explored using pilot money. Councilmember Daysog stated that he shares concerns about slow street strategies deployment at Alameda Point; expressed support for temporary measures which will encourage people to slow down as they drive around Alameda Point, such as temporary speed lumps; many people living near Alameda Point are sending e-mails with concerns about loudness and the volume of cars speeding; stated the slow streets strategies for the long-term should involve resident input; outlined resident concerns about slow streets on San Jose Avenue; stated slow streets are positive and provide a level of comfort; outlined people using slow streets; stated the pandemic does require the City to deploy some kind of slow street strategies; long term plans should receive input from residents; concerns raised by San Jose Avenue residents are due to the streets being dense; some areas and streets are less dense and work better than others; the concerns for safety of the parklets are spot-on; the City is trying to balance many things during this time in providing vital businesses aid, while maintaining safety; expressed support for an ongoing effort to improve safety; stated the safety solutions are not perfect; judgement calls must be made; expressed support for parklets; stated that he would encourage staff to continue looking at ways to improve the defense of the parklets. Vice Mayor Vella stated people have gotten used to accessing slow streets in many ways; the City should codify the program in a way which shows intent; there has been enough time to think about improvements and safety for the long-term; noted that she has heard safety concerns; stated the City wants to ensure safety; there are trade-offs; discussions for short, medium and long term goals have occurred, in addition to staff capabilities; Council direction helps staff achieve safety implementations; it is not possible to create a 100% safe parklet without erecting permanent structures or semi- permanent barricades; the City has implemented a number of different safety mechanisms; road diets automatically help calm traffic; expressed concern about reckless driving by residents at slow street intersections; stated that she would like to see options which curtail unsafe behavior; expressed support for informational campaigns to promote expected safety behavior; stated streets need to be made for everyone; expressed support for urgently implementing the slow streets on Orion Street; noted original concerns about Alameda Point slow streets related to bus route access. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 March 2, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-02.pdf |