Unlike wider streets such as Otis Drive, Grand Street isn’t wide enough for curbside bike lanes without removing parking from in front of private residences. The City’s plan for Realigning Grand Street between Encinal and the Lagoon Bridge is forcing a size 8 foot into a size 7 shoe. Power is corrupting and those public officials who hide from the public may have something to hide.Īlameda Grand Street bike lanes inappropriate, potentially dangerous To the Editor: We must weigh the pros and cons of the situation and pivot when necessary.Ĭity Council should resume public in-person meetings, with live streaming for those who prefer to avoid public contact.

It’s like keeping the kids at home because they expect a surge in infections. The county and state have rescinded masking indoors and the expectation of a winter spike is creating a power barrier to public accountability. The answer was a long-winded “NO.” This disenfranchises people who are tech-challenged, financially unable to afford the necessary hardware or smartphones capable of Zooming or those that may have other disabilities that make teleconference participation not viable. I did try to Zoom into the last Council meeting via the address provided on the city’s website, but that portal took me to an outdated Zoom program that was listen-only.Īfter figuring out how to open a web Zoom portal that allows listen and voice participation I was able to ask about in-person meetings or hybrid meetings. The City Council has extended teleconference for public meetings.

Zoom-only public meetings restrict access To the Editor: Resume public in-person meetings Don’t take away Grand Street parking.

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