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CityCouncil | 2021-03-30 | 14 | City having a plan to look at providing WiFi across the City; stated that she hopes there is a way to have certain places with WiFi accessible outside in the meantime; questioned whether there are members of the business districts willing to step up and help people; the problem is serious; the School District is helping families with children; senior citizens and unemployed people cannot continue to wait for the most grandiose plan offered; she is disappointed that she does not hear urgency other than Councilmember Daysog; she is shocked that anyone would think the Council is serving the community by taking this long to come up with a place for people; people often go to Mastick Senior Center, Starbucks and Peets, which are not available; expressed support for a drive-up or walk-up access point sooner rather than later; urged Council to recognize the seriousness of the matter; stated that she is waiting for Council to step up. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Information Technology Direct came to Council back in December; requested the motion be restated. The City Clerk stated the motion is to adopt the Referral and have staff come back with alternative connections being considered. On the call for the question, the motion failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: No; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. (21-192) Consider Directing Staff to Extend Webster Street Physical Improvements/ Beautification. (Councilmember Daysog) Councilmember Daysog gave a brief presentation. Stated that he likes Webster Street's lights; he has noticed quite a few broken lights in the past few months and people sleeping on park and bus benches; expressed support for the speed limit being lowered to 15 miles per hour on Webster Street due to jaywalking: Benhamish Allen, Alameda. Stated that she supports the Referral; the matter is a wonderful idea and benefits all citizens and visitors; urged Council support the restoration of historic facades: Carmen Reid, Alameda. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of directing the City Manager and Economic Development Department to engage the Webster Street stakeholders about what kind of beautification landscaping might be done north of Webster Street; stated there are cost implications for the matter; however, the initial reconnaissance can be conducted; once the initial stage is completed, specific strategies can be formed. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Vella questioned whether the area discussed is more than 500 feet away from Councilmember Daysog's home, to which Councilmember Daysog responded in the affirmative. Continued March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 March 30, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-30.pdf |