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CityCouncil | 2021-11-02 | 22 | changes need to be made in order to reach goals for reduction and vehicle miles traveled: Denyse Trepanier, Bike Walk Alameda. Discussed a space with zero on-site parking; stated the site works; not every commercial project should have zero parking spaces; the example shows what can be built when the market has more flexibility; the City will benefit from more direct influences by market forces; the City has programmatic means to make parking more available and easier to use; urged Council to adopt the policy and consider other ways to improve access to existing parking; discussed parking equity and accessibility: Drew Dara-Abrams, Alameda. Expressed concern over the presentation; discussed the presentation displaying improvements to residential properties spurring the need to install EV charging; stated the residential requirements are not being provided clearly to the average citizen: Jim Strehlow, Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification for the residential EV requirements. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the information relates to off-street parking; the requirements are triggered when building a parking lot, not when putting an in- home electric circuit; new buildings, new dwelling units, expansions of existing buildings are effected by Section 30-7 provisions; new parking will be required to install EV charging; the average household in Alameda has 1.3 cars; many people use their garage for things other than parking, such as storage; if anyone wishes to provide more than 1.5 parking spaces, questions will be raised; the spaces reflect the data of car ownership among Alameda households. Councilmember Herrera Spencer noted the presentation has a typo in the listed addresses. The Land Use and Transportation Planner stated the presentation should have listed 1820 Park Street as the address. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the address corrected in the report; discussed parking for Coffee Cultures; noted businesses can take advantage of other nearby business' parking during off hours; however, the off-site parking cannot be counted on; many visitors to Coffee Cultures are drivers; expressed concern about the staff recommendation; stated the examples do not take into account the whole area; some residential areas do not currently have sufficient parking; discussed subdivided rentals do having sufficient parking; questioned where people in ADUs will park; expressed concern about not taking into account the whole impact; discussed ridership on AC Transit; stated transit ridership is not back to levels prior to COVID-19 car ridership on the Bay Bridge is at the top 90%; people in the community are driving a car versus public transportation; discussed parking availability at Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) facilities and the availability of finding used cars; stated parking is needed in the City; there has not been an adjustment for the trends resulting from COVID-19; the City must assume people are not going to get back to using public transit; expressed support for EV charging stations; stated that she cannot support the dramatic changes. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation [introduction of the ordinance]. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated public transit has not come back to pre-COVID- Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 2, 2021 19 | CityCouncil/2021-11-02.pdf |