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CityCouncil | 2021-12-21 | 11 | would be a shame. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does rely on staff recommendations. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated staff should be considering the equity aspect for the program; many suggestions have been provided about rotating slow streets; she has not heard of anyone volunteering for more car traffic; many people are happy to have less car traffic; the concern of increased car traffic is legitimate; the issue of equity is valuable; expressed support for staff taking the matter to heart. Councilmember Daysog stated slow streets barriers prevent through traffic; some streets want the barriers and have reasons just as valid as any other street. On the call carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. (21-849) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Kittelson & Associates to Increase Compensation by $270,906, for a Total Aggregate Compensation Not to Exceed $345,876 to Continue Providing Technical Services Related to Roundabouts. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the work being performed includes rendering videos. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the contract is currently trying to identify where roundabouts can physically and practically work; stated the next step would be to narrow down the limited locations and start conceptual designs for the specific locations; then, staff can work on graphics and videos. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the contracted amount includes providing the rendering video or whether the contract includes more preliminary work, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the work is more preliminary. Mike Alston, Kittelson & Associates, stated that he has been working with staff on roundabout work throughout 2021; advanced alternatives are included further down the line; a task for visualization is included in the proposed scope of work. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the additional money covers visualization, to which Mr. Alston responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether visualization will be included for each roundabout. Mr. Alston responded the visualization is included for certain locations where a roundabout would be viable; once enough is known, the scope includes the task to visualize the proposed concept; multiple videos for roundabouts will not be made; however, if a viable location be identified, staff will develop a design for the location; if the location is presented to the Transportation Commission and Council, the visualization will be prepared. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 21, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-12-21.pdf |