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CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 16 | some cities require full Caltrans highway k-rails; Alameda is on the spectrum and toward the k- rail end; 20-foot k-rails would be safer than the recommendation; the recommendation is appropriate based on the low speed. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she does not want to compromise the City's safety; accidents have occurred; expressed support for requiring k-rails. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is a fan of the reconfigurations; parking times might change; the Civic Center Parking Garage is available near Park Street and typically has space available; she rides her bicycle throughout the Island; parallel streets to both Webster and Park Streets allow people to safely ride bicycles; discussed Oak Street bicycle accessibility; stated Webster Street has rows of bicycle parking; Bike Walk Alameda collaborated on a map of the City which includes bicycle routes; people have different abilities and comfort levels; the goal is to make the downtown districts welcoming for all; her two criteria are: safety first and aesthetics; she does expect parklets to enhance the visibility of streetscapes; she does not want to see parklets that are an eyesore; expressed support for comments provided from retail shops in the Business District; stated some retailers have used parklets for outdoor pop up events and share the space with restaurants for DoorDash and Uber Eats; a farmers market at Alameda Avenue is enticing; however, vendors need space to unload and park; ending the commercial streets program would be shameful; the City has gained insight on the program; she does not mind funding the program for two years; expressed support for a check-in with Council at the one year mark. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the commercial streets two year work plan with direction to return to Council with the costs for the proposed concrete barriers in all locations, to approve the precast concrete traffic control barricade standards as the standard and hold off on approving the money. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Councilmember Knox White stated Council cannot approve the money due to not having the cost; noted staff will need to return with a capital budget plan for approval. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Knox White would like his motion to be costed out and included in the budget proposal. Councilmember Knox White responded staff has provided a proposal and is recommending a transfer of funds based on the cost; stated that he would like staff to come back with a slightly different plan which uses modified k-rail on all of the striping to ensure each block is fully k-rail and has no spotty broken appearance along the Business Districts. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether staff can bring the matter back as a budget request on the Consent Calendar. The City Manager responded if Council decides to narrow the recommendation, staff can bring back a budget request on the consent calendar. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is any question from staff on how the motion is framed, particularly around any costs which are above and beyond the current estimate. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 2, 2021 13 | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |