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CityCouncil | 2021-10-19 | 6 | The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded both strategies work; stated staff is trying to make the area unattractive for people to do inappropriate activities with automobiles; Botts' dots or a barricade system can work; the dots will likely be a more expensive strategy to implement and maintain. The Public Works Director stated both speed bumps and Botts' dots are options; the use of fencing is due to the lack of travel lanes at Alameda Point; the intention is to safely focus travel in one area; if staff were to only utilize speed bumps or Botts' dots, safety issues are caused; an option to create travel lanes is possible; the approach staff has taken builds on existing conditions. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she appreciates the safety plan; the comments received show that the approach does not seem to be working; inquired why staff is not considering adding speed bumps. The Public Works Director responded speed bumps can be an option within the 40-foot lane; staff is also trying to prevent large-scale congregations, not just reckless driving; a number of safety issues arise from the large congregations; speed bumps will not necessarily prevent large-scale congregations from forming; staff can put in speed deterrents if the issue of speeding becomes a factor within the 40-foot lane. Stated the car congregation is two-fold; the USSH would like to grow its admission; the USSH took a 90% revenue hit during COVID-19; the parking leased by the USSH is generally sufficient; the Enterprise Lot is sometimes used for overflow parking for larger events; the USSH depends on car traffic for museum attendance; discussed USSH special events being attractive to transportation enthusiasts; stated specific car clubs have kicked people out due to poor behavior; expressed concern about eliminating car clubs due to individual poor choices; expressed support for wheel stops in the parking lot: Laura Fies, US H Museum. Stated the City needs to do something; Option 2 shows a car show area that has been full the past two weeks; car shows have gotten very large with over 500 cars, over 1,000 people, food vendors and a vendor serving alcoholic beverages; the events' trash and sanitary mess are a problem; it takes his customer 25 to 30 minutes to get to the building; expressed support for Option 2, which does not require a gate to be closed and provides a nice parking space in the more scenic parts of Alameda Point: Steve Shaffer, Urban Legend Cellars. Stated that he has noticed two to three car shows per month with hundreds of cars speeding and nearly hitting kids; he is speaking for the neighborhood safety of the West End; speed bumps could help, but might merely be quickly accelerated over; his neighborhood is impacted while car show participants leave the area; he agrees with the recommendations and has compassion for the USSH; expressed support for fencing and maximum barriers to prevent congregation and allowing permitted shows to continue: Victor Hsu, Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested an explanation of the challenges Alameda Police Department (APD) Officers have face at Alameda Point. The Police Chief stated enforcement becomes difficult when hundreds of people gather; the area has no lanes; getting emergency medical assistance through would be difficult; the mindset with side shows is to draw a large enough audience to perform reckless stunts and driving; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 October 19, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-10-19.pdf |