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CityCouncil | 2021-04-20 | 22 | specialized situations. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated staff already designed in the disabled parking space along Hoover Street; there will be another level of detail and design; staff has heard Council and the speakers; there is a general consensus for the plan and the fourth roundabout is yet to be determined; staff is ready to move to the next phase with Council direction. Councilmember Knox White stated that he would be interested in understanding the consequences of Council sticking with the status quo and problematic design; expressed support for negotiating with property owners to have a better designed roundabout and for a vote on the safest solution staff has provided; stated the project has been kicked back and needs to move forward; he would consider approving what staff has come up with direction to try something even better and meeting goals, rather than rejecting the project and hoping something else fits in. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for compromise; stated that she will support approval of three out of four roundabouts and bringing back Sherman Street with funding and an option that does not require creation of a cul de sac; the direction gives staff time for creative thinking, negotiation and outreach. Councilmember Knox White expressed concern about kicking the decision further down the line. The Senior Transportation Coordinator stated without Council selection of an option, there is difficulty in moving forward with CEQA. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not remember the closed street option being discussed by Council for eight years. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated it appears Council is okay with a roundabout; however, there is disagreement about the cul de sac; an option has been provided for a slip lane, which could be the alternative; the slip lane is not as safe as the proposed recommendation; however, the slip lane is safer than the current situation; the slip lane allows people to enter Sherman Street from the roundabout and to exit onto Encinal Avenue; Sherman will not work as a north-south corridor; if the goal is simply get into and out of Sherman Street, the alternative option will work; the slip lane was created to avoid conflicts. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the design would accommodate safety vehicles. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative; stated safety can enter from the north and exit from the south. Councilmember Daysog stated that he sees Sherman Street as a major thoroughfare for people to get to Marina Village towards the Posey Tube; the design alternative presented would cause difficulties. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of substituting page 31 [Two-way on Sherman Street and Slip Lane] of the presentation as the Sherman Street alternative, with direction that if staff feels as though they can come up with an even better design, the design can be brought for Council consideration at the time when funding is available for the project. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 April 20, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-04-20.pdf |