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CityCouncil | 2021-12-21 | 5 | On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. (*21-847) Resolution No. 15853, "Endorsing the Bay Adapt Joint Platform, a Regional Strategy for a Rising Bay." Adopted. CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS (21-848) Recommendation to Approve a One-Year Extension of the Slow Streets Program through December 2022. The Senior Transportation Coordinator gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether she needs to recuse herself from the matter due to residing within 250 feet from a slow street location. The City Attorney responded the matter affects more than 50 parcels and is covered under the limited neighborhood effect exception to the public generally exception and Councilmember Herrera Spencer may participate. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Transportation Commission (TC) made a recommendation. The Senior Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated the TC asked staff to evaluate Pearl Street as a possible alternative to Versailles Avenue; the TC also recommended more extensive community outreach be completed prior to final slow street recommendations. Stated that she does not see a reason to do slow streets, which are used marginally; expressed support for changing to different streets or reducing the number: Marilyn Rothman, Alameda. Expressed support for the staff recommendation, improvements and the plan becoming permanent: Bill Garvine, Alameda. Stated that she is walker, but does not use slow streets; expressed concern about including Versailles Avenue as a slow street and for increased traffic and speeds on surrounding streets; discussed a traffic study: Jill Staten, Alameda. Expressed support for slow streets and urged expansion; stated cars seem to go faster since there are less cars on the roads; discussed barriers, deflection methods and speed bumps; urged Council support: Zac Bowling, Alameda. Stated BikeWalk Alameda supports the program; outlined collateral benefits; expressed support for having 2 barricades at each intersection, an expansion of the network and increases in funding: Cyndy Johnsen, BikeWalk Alameda. Expressed support for the staff recommendation and improved traffic solutions; outlined benefits of the program: Susie Hufstader, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 21, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-12-21.pdf |