Title
Approve Draft Minutes of the January 22, 2025, Transportation Commission Meeting (Action)
Body
Draft Minutes
Transportation Commission
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Alameda City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers
The City allows members of the public to participate in person or remotely via Zoom. For information to assist with Zoom participation, please click: <https://www.alamedaca.gov/zoom>.
Zoom Attendees: 12
Legistar Link (Agenda and Video):
<https://alameda.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1249771&GUID=1067E445-7B4D-40C6-8637-3EC4F2B52A3B&Options=info|&Search=>.
1. Roll Call
Present: Chair Weitze, Vice Chair Suthanthira and Commissioners Dara-Abrams, Johnson, Nachtigall, Gloyne and Kim.
Absent: None
2. Agenda Changes
None
3. 2025-4704 - Staff Communications
Lisa Foster, Transportation Planning Manager, gave the Staff Communications update (*1:17).
Staff Communications came be found:
<https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7093885&GUID=054C03DC-67DF-4FEA-A206-0BC20C369B80&FullText=1>.
4. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT - Anyone may speak for 3 minutes regarding
any matter not on the agenda.
Jim Strehlow, (*5:47), pointed out that there were two meetings happening at the same time that he wanted to make public comment on. He felt that he was not given adequate notice for the Commission on Disability’s discussion about Fernside. He thought it was unfair to have both at the same time.
5. Consent Calendar
5A 2025-4705 - Approve Draft Minutes of the November 20, 2024, Transportation
Commission Meeting (Action)
Minutes can be found:
<https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7093886&GUID=C29E4663-D1ED-4840-8A65-74C204D34210&FullText=1>.
Commissioner Dara-Abrams made a motion (*7:55) to approve the November 20, 2024 minutes and Vice Chair Suthanthira seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
6. Regular Agenda Items
6A. 2025-4706 - Review and Discuss the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project,
Including Design Updates on Aughinbaugh Way, Mecartney Road, and Maitland Drive (Discussion).
Scott Wikstrom, City Engineer, (*8:29) and gave a presentation with the consultants. Staff Report and attachment can be found:
<https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7093887&GUID=603F2662-08C2-4E84-9A08-95CE44E14BA6&FullText=1>.
Commissioner clarifying questions start at the 39:49-minute mark in the video.
Public Comment for Item 6A
Maria Piper (*42:46) represented Bay Farm PTSA and said that the intersection on Maitland was truly awful. She then discussed the concerns of having students cross Aughinbaugh Way. She also added how many parents would not let their kids walk to school in Bay Farm due to safety issues. She also discussed other areas that needed attention.
Jim Strehlow (*46:00) agreed that Veteran’s Court needed attention. He then discussed driving on Maitland and felt that Garden Rd needed attention, it was very dangerous. He discussed other safety issues from narrow lanes to bike lane protections.
Bharat Singh, via Zoom, (*49:25) who lives on Bay Farm. He discussed the importance of knowing where the kids park their bikes and then needing to cross the street. He also wanted to know about the plans for a roundabout.
Action for Item 6A
Commissioner discussion starts at the 51:28-minute mark in the video.
Rochelle Wheeler, Senior Transportation Coordinator, stepped in (*1:16:09) as Transportation Commission Secretary.
This was a discussion item, and no formal action was taken.
7. Commission Communications
Commissioner Dara-Abrams discussed (*1:42:16) the concerns around the new incoming administration and how there would be planned holds on already allocated federal funding and would be reviewed by the Project 2025 Team.
Commissioner Suthanthira (*1:43:46) discussed the damage caused by the King Tides and commended the city’s (Public Works) quick action to clear debris off bike paths and to start repairs.
8. Adjournment
Chair Weitze adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
*Shows minute mark in video to hear comments in full.