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CityCouncil | 2021-10-19 | 7 | having a bunch of participants fuels the activity; much of the reckless driving occurs when participants leave an event; an approach that addresses and minimizes the number of participants provides a position of public safety; emergency response is possible when audiences are not as large. Councilmember Knox White stated the matter is complicated; DePave Park will not be driven on and instead will be accessed by walking and biking; he does not see any reason to encourage people to drive within the area; he is saddened to learn about the impact of some of the activities happening near Building 25; he would be very supportive of choosing Option 1; he does not know why the City would choose Option 2, which would create another long driveway for people to race up and down; expressed support for the fence near the USSH; stated many people have pointed fingers at the USSH; however, the issue is mainly due to people using the USSH parking space; many people will head back to the large USSH parking area if the DePave Park area is closed down; sideshows were not the problem back in June; the problem is people racing through neighborhoods; the City can stop some of the sideshow behaviors by using Botts' dots and barriers; however, neighbors will still call due to people racing through streets; he would be more than happy to continue working with the USSH to figure out a way to support meaningful events which that have an auto-centric focus; the events should have a focus toward the USSH business. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether Dash Cellars and Building 25 will still be present when DePave Park is created. The Public Works Director responded the current Master Infrastructure Plan (MIP) for Alameda Point shows the perimeter levy saves Building 25; stated Building 2 is inland of the perimeter levy, protected from sea level rise and not part of DePave Park. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the area already cordoned off by Dash Cellars and the Air Tower will be part of DePave Park. The Public Works Director responded the current MIP indicates the area will be a large stormwater retention basin, similar to the layout of Bayport; the area will collect storm water before discharge. Councilmember Herrera Spencer displayed photos of current parking conditions at Alameda Point; stated that she goes out to Alameda Point all the time; she does not think it is illegal to congregate; staff has added cement barriers; the cement barriers are often filled with skateboarders; the area is a great place for adults, youths and families to congregate; the area depicted will no longer be accessible to the public from what she understands; inquired whether the cement barriers will remain for skateboarders to continue using or be removed and inaccessible. The Public Works Director responded the intent with Option 2 is not to remove the cement barriers; stated Option 2 has been presented to allow for access to the end of the area near Building 29; the space shown is exterior to the barriers. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated quite often, up to 50 young adults are skateboarding on the barriers; skateboarding is a healthy activity; the area is similar to a playground; photos show cars parked with people coming out to fish and enjoy the view; inquired whether the area is part Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 October 19, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-10-19.pdf |