Speaker 1: Okay. Thank you very much. Do we have any agenda changes? Hearing none. We will read our first proclamation.
Speaker 2: Proclamation declaring January 21st, 2020 as gentlemen copy day in the city of Alameda.
Speaker 1: Excellent. Thank you. Be my first proclamation. Welcome.
Speaker 5: Thank you.
Speaker 1: Thank you. Whereas, as executive director of the Downtown Alameda Business Association for the last three years, Janet Mcgilvray provided inspired leadership, promoted downtown Alameda, built business relationships, and vigorously advocated on behalf of local businesses. And. Whereas, Janet oversaw the addition of Park Street Land into the downtown historic district, strengthening the connection between the waterfront in the Northern Link and Gateway District. And. Whereas, Janet also guided the successful vote of commercial property owners to increase the landscape and lighting assessment enhancing maintenance of the downtown district. A long sought important goal. And. Whereas, Janet originated and implemented the Clean, Green and Safe Fund, which raises thousands of dollars from street events to improve the appearance of our downtown. And. Whereas, Janet was also introduced new and widely successful fundraising events, including the Whiskey Store and the Hot Cocoa Crawl. And. WHEREAS, Janet worked diligently with the Alameda Police Department, the Public Works Department, the Community Development Department to advocate for local merchants and. Whereas Janet strengthened relationships with other local businesses, organizations, nonprofits and community groups. And. Whereas, Janet gain the trust and confidence of nearly every member of the association and the community through her passion, energy, hard work, dedication and sincerity. Now, therefore, be it resolved that I Marilyn as he Ashcraft in the form of John Knox Way, mayor of the city of Alameda, do hereby proclaim January 21st, 2020 as Janet Miguel day in the city of Alameda and urge all residents to join me and the mayor in thanking her for her distinguished service to Alameda business community and for making Alameda a better place to live, work and play.
Speaker 5: I would. I would love to. Madame Mayor, Vice Mayor Knox, White council members and the rest of the city staff that's in this room. My name is Janet Mckelvie, as you know, and I am the former executive director of the downtown Alameda Business Association. And my heart really is full of gratitude as I reflect on the time I serve this association alongside its talented staff, dedicated board, hardworking member merchants, city officials, city staff, community leaders and district supporters. I have been showered with support, guidance, encouragement that will influence me throughout my next adventure. I am inspired by the member business owners who have committed both heart and soul to their customers, their staff, and our downtown district. And I'm honored with the recognition that I have received this day by the City Council, and it will hold a special place in my memory of my time working with each of you. Building on the success and accomplishments we enjoyed today, I have no doubt that the next few years will be quite exciting. You're going to want to be part of it, and if you aren't already involved, I urge you to become so. I can attest you will be gratified many times over. My husband, Mitch, who's here with me tonight, has served as the association's number one volunteer during my tenure. And for that, I am eternally grateful to him. Mitch and I are longtime Alameda residents, and we look forward to greeting you as we continue to dine, shop and support downtown activities and events. This certainly is a very special place to live and work. Thank you all. And go niners.
Speaker 1: Thank you.
Speaker 9: I would love to have all of you come up for a picture.
Speaker 5: I'm glad it's still the 24.
Speaker 3: Oh.
Speaker 0: Yeah. Uh.
Speaker 1: Amazing.
Speaker 0: All right. Let me look.
Speaker 1: Yeah. All right.
Speaker 0: We.
Speaker 1: It's.
Speaker 0: Thank you all. Thank you.
Speaker 1: The. Okay. Do we have any when do we have one speaker?
Speaker 2: Maria Gallo.
Speaker 5: Good evening, counsel. I'm back. And the top again is front side traffic calming? So good news and bad news or good news and more work, really. The good news is that the speed feedback sign that was broken in November, fixed in early December, broke about a week later, is now fixed as of the end of last week . So we now have two speed feedback signs. One is going in each direction on for inside on the half mile stretch between Tilden, the Fruitvale Bridge and the High and High Street. More good news is that work is continuing for the rapid repeat flashing beacon at Cambridge and for inside. This is the intersection where our neighborhood really would have preferred a four way stop. But city staff has basically told us that the outline and the guidelines for a four way stop is not working for them right now.
Proclamation Declaring January 21, 2020 as Janet Magleby Day in the City of Alameda. (City Manager)