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CityCouncil | 2021-07-06 | 25 | ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (21-446) Jay Garfinkle, Alameda, stated it has been three months since a death occurred in Police custody; the autopsy had been completed in early May, then passed on for peer review; any competent peer review of the autopsy findings could have been completed by this time; the City appears to be stalling; the City declared an emergency in the last year; several actions were taken under the emergency declaration; the emergency declaration has been extended; discussed parking and traffic on Webster Street and Park Street; Council must review the declaration every 60 days; discussed funding for local businesses; expressed support for a report being provided for the funding. (21-447) Aimee Barnes, Alameda, discussed a pedestrian fatality at the intersection of Walnut Street and Lincoln Avenue; stated it is frustrating to have a fatality create the traffic priority for the problematic intersection; noted a similar issue exists at the intersection of Fifth Street and Haight Avenue; she has repeatedly requested traffic calming measures at the intersection; discussed a collision occurring at the intersection; expressed concern for the intersection's risk to children due to a nearby park; the intersection is also a thoroughfare for people speeding between Lincoln Avenue and Central Avenue; expressed concern over an increase in traffic. Urged Council approve a four-way stop or other traffic calming. (21-448) Zac Bowling, Alameda, discussed the new Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal opening from July 1st; noted ferry service has reopened across most of the island. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested the Council meeting dates [paragraph no. 21-463 be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested any items pulled from the Consent Calendar be heard at the end of the regular agenda. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of moving the Council meeting date resolutions to end of the regular item. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Ayes; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Discussed the Amended Employment Agreement [paragraph no. 21-462]; stated that he understands agreements differ in the public sector from the private sector; noted section 9 appears unusual; the practice is unorthodox; expressed support for extending the privileges to all City employees; discussed selling of vacation days: Matt Reid, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 July 6, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-07-06.pdf |