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CityCouncil | 2021-04-20 | 20 | static pictures; outlined an engineering firm providing simulations in Lafayette; stated other cities offer video simulations for projects; stated 1,400 students come out of Encinal High School at 3:00 p.m.; expressed support for a simulation video; stated the project is not ready to go; expressed concern about staff responses to daylighting outreach; stated the outreach should have already happened; the specifics are missing from the project; she cannot support a project which does not have daylighting addresses identified by phase; the public has a right to have public conversation; discussed bicycling through Alameda and Central Avenue; expressed concern about cars coming out of roundabouts; stated data provided from only 2020 is not realistic; she cannot support any of the roundabouts without being shown a simulation; a project of this magnitude needs to be phased; community members need to be identified and provided information if a parking space will be lost; many renters cannot afford a house with a driveway or garage; there is a problem for the visually impaired; videos show audio cues need to be heard; she does not want just a flashing light at the roundabout, she wants cars to stop; people do not know if cars are going to stop; it is Council's job to make dangerous intersections safer; cars do not always stop at crossings with flashing lights; she is disappointed there was not more work done before coming to Council. *** (21-274) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated a vote is need to consider new items after 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Knox White inquired whether there are time sensitive items. The City Manager responded the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) [paragraph no. 21-276 could be heard at the May meeting. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of hearing the Long Term Financial Plan [paragraph no. 21-275 tonight and deferring the remaining items. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which 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 requested clarification about the data collection methods. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated staff did no traffic counts or analysis of existing conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vice Mayor Vella discussed the Sherman Street and Central Avenue intersection; stated the two crossings are barely able to be completed in time; questioned the proposal for Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft to support the roundabout at the intersection; stated there are currently no audio cues or safety measures in place; she would like to understand the vision for the intersection based on current concerns. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated one thing would be to time the signal lights to allow longer crossing times; outlined intersections with ample crossing times; stated the intersection could be made safer with audio cues; there have been major improvements to the design; the street closure is an extreme remedy and could be addressed in other ways; expressed support for acquiring more land in order for a logical roundabout design. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 April 20, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-04-20.pdf |