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CityCouncil | 2021-12-21 | 12 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the timeframe for the matter. Mr. Alston responded the work is happening throughout 2022; stated staff will be kept in the loop as the work progresses; several tasks are included in the scope; all are to occur in 2022. Expressed support for roundabouts; discussed outreach and public education: Zac Bowling, Alameda. [Comment not regarding agenda item] : Brian Kennedy, Alameda. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like three to four places identified for evaluation with the additional supplement to the contract. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated one of the primary locations staff is review is the Clement Avenue extension as it inter-connects with Tilden Way; staff has also been looking at Mecartney Road, Lincoln Avenue, Marshall Way and Pacific Avenue; staff is continuing to work on and evaluate Central Avenue and Sherman Street; grant fund can be sought for locations that make sense; Council approval is needed to competitively apply for grant funding; Kittelson's expertise, knowledge, skills and visualization techniques put the City in a position to be able to communicate, educate and ensure the community will support traffic roundabouts at a specific locations. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for visualizations; stated that she hopes the visualizations include locations for pedestrians; a proposed location is near a school and has a lot of new drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians; she would like the visualization to show drop-off and pickup; expressed concern about roundabouts; stated the contract is an educational element; expressed support for education on roundabouts including an understanding of where each person will go without slowing down traffic without a signal or sign; inquired the source of funding for the contract. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded Measure B and Measure BB money has been budgeted. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether no General Fund money is being used, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative. On the call for the question, the motion 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. (21-850) Recommendation to Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Installation and Use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), including Fixed and Mobile Equipment on Alameda Police Department Vehicles. The Police Chief gave a Power Point presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 21, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-12-21.pdf |