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CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 11 | parking is an important part of the discussion. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated many people have been living in their car and develop an emotional attachment; expressed support for not requiring people to give up vehicles being lived in. (21-695) Recommendation to Approve a Commercial Streets Two-Year Work Program to Improve the Park Street and Webster Street Striping Plans; Improve the On-street Parklet Program; Maintain the Alameda Avenue Street Closure; Resume Pre-COVID Parking Management, Fee Collection, and Enforcement Activities; (21-695A) Resolution No. 15832, "Approving Precast Concrete Traffic Control Safety Barricade Standards for Parklets." Adopted; and (21-695B) Resolution No. 15833, "Amending the Capital Budget by Transferring $630,350 in American Rescue Plan Act Project Funds from Capital Improvement Project (CIP) C90300 to Commercial/Slow Streets CIP (C12100) and Increasing Appropriations for the Commercial/Slow Streets CIP (C12100) by $630,350." Adopted. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry related to recusal, the City Attorney stated the Fair Political Practices Commission has loosened the public generally exception in recent years in favor of participation; in the event the City undertakes public safety, street improvement, nuisance abatement or any street work, where either 5% or more than 50 residences are being affected, the public generally exception applies; the Public Works Director indicated more than 50 homes are adjacent to the proposed work; staff has advised Councilmember Daysog that he is not required to recuse himself. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director and the Senior Transportation Coordinator gave a PowerPoint presentation. *** (21-696) Councilmember Knox White moved approval of allowing five minutes for the Downtown Alameda Business Association (DABA) and West Alameda Business Association (WABA) representative comments. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Stated the Business Districts previously requested the commercial streets program and hopes the program continues; the street reconfiguration has provided positive benefits to the Business Districts and an opportunity to rethink interactions with public space; the discussion is not solely about parklets, it is about the vitality and vibrancy of the Business Districts; discussed benefits of the commercial streets program; noted the program has helped rebuild a sense of community; expressed support for a long-term parklet program; stated safety is a shared priority; expressed support for the installation of concrete barricades which will add a level of safety and create a unified design; urged Council to reconsider the increased insurance coverage or create a fund to offset the increased insurance costs; stated increased costs for a program designed to help businesses is not the intent; the Business Districts are eager to look Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 2, 2021 8 | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |