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CityCouncil | 2021-03-02 | 14 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City looks at ways to mitigate risks; expressed support for implementation mitigating risks moving forward; stated cities around the Bay Area are providing the same programs as a way to help support businesses and provide a place to safely congregate; outlined a presentation from the Alameda Point Collaborative; stated Orion Street is part of the Alameda County (AC) Transit Line 96 bus route; AC Transit has requested the City not divert the bus route; the solution will not be simple; however, staff is working toward slow streets at Alameda Point; noted many e-mails have been received in relation to an auto event at Alameda Point; expressed support for stopping auto-centric events at Alameda Point; stated San Jose Avenue slow street is one of her favorite slow streets; noted there are fewer cars on San Jose Avenue due to slow streets; expressed concern about removing portions of slow streets; stated more must be done to ensure slow streets are not misused; additional signage is being planned moving forward; slow streets have been well-used in Alameda and other cities; City streets are being made safer and more user friendly for all modes of transportation; expressed concern about increasing the 15-minute limited parking spaces; expressed support for more signage directing people to parking lots; stated that she would like to continue outdoor dining with parklets in as safe a manner as possible. Councilmember Herrera Spencer noted the staff report notates linked concrete barriers. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of accepting staff's recommendation on parking, slow streets, and commercial streets next steps. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the motion includes parking space limitations. Councilmember Knox White responded that he trusts staff has heard and will implement Council direction. Councilmember Herrera Spencer questioned whether overnight parking should be reconsidered. 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. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 10:21 and reconvened the meeting at 10:35 p.m. *** (21-136) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Chapter 30 (Development Regulations) to Delete Section 30-12.2 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 2, 2021 13 | CityCouncil/2021-03-02.pdf |