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CityCouncil | 2021-10-19 | 9 | non-sanctioned events organized via social media which can create havoc for safety and trying to get on and off the Island; outlined correspondence and comments received from residents of the area being terrorized by not being able to safely cross the street or ride a bicycle; stated unsanctioned gatherings of autos are not paying any revenue; many times litter and human waste is left behind; cars also spew particulate matter into the atmosphere while the City is struggling to get greenhouse gas emissions under control; the events interfere with existing businesses at Alameda Point; visitors cannot get to the buildings; she has been to many USSH events; she struggles to see the connection to the USSH and permitting auto-related events of up to 1,000 autos; she thinks the events send the wrong message about Alameda Point being a great place for open space to perform reckless driving; she wants to support the USSH; however, she does not want to support it by allowing up to 1,000 autos; automobiles are clogging streets and causing traffic; she would like to work to help support and market different events other than cars; expressed support for the staff recommendation of restricting or eliminating Use Permits; stated that she would like to eliminate Use Permits authorizing large scale automobile oriented events in order to minimize noise, speeding and emission risks associated with the events; expressed support for implementing Option 2, for implementing the West Hornet fence option and for working with the USSH while events are occurring to ensure visitors have good parking options; stated that she would like to leave the wheel stops in place; it is time to listen to residents and businesses being impacted at Alameda Point. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation with the addition of having staff consider speed bumps as the situation warrants along the path towards the areas depicted in the photos. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White stated Option 1 would restrict or eliminate Use Permits authorizing large-scale automobile or car events; he would be okay with eliminating Use Permits with the exception of maintaining the existing contract held with USSH which allows maintaining a certain number of events. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Daysog is amenable to the additions to the motion proposed by Councilmember Knox White. Councilmember Daysog responded that he is okay with the addition; inquired whether the addition would affect Antiques by the Bay, to which Councilmember Knox White responded in the negative. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she thinks a permit allowing up to 1,000 vehicles is too many and she would like to see the number reduced. Councilmember Daysog stated the reduction seems fair; inquired the amount desired. Councilmember Knox White stated that there has not been an issue with the USSH; he is concerned about bumping up against the issue of the USSH trying to find ways to stay solid; he would rather address the amount of vehicles later on if it becomes an issue; Council is taking a major steps; he does not see the need to limit the number when staff is working with USSH to approve appropriate auto-oriented shows to ensure events are thematic, not sideshow. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 19, 2021 8 | CityCouncil/2021-10-19.pdf |