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Draft Meeting Minutes - July 25, 2018
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DRAFT MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018
Commissioner Vargas convened the meeting at 7:00pm.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Vargas, Commissioners Miley, Soules, Bertken, Hans, Palmer
Absent: Chair Bellows
2. AGENDA CHANGES
*None*
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Strehlow asked why there is a sign on High St. telling drivers headed to the Oakland Airport to turn around and use I-880. He says the neighbors think it sends a bad message and should be taken down. He said the street sweepers go too fast to clean up bird waste on the street.
Kandice Lee raised concerns about the uncontrolled parking situation at the dirt lot near the Main St. ferry terminal. She said she was stuck four cars deep for hours because of the lack of organization and signage. She said there needs to be a temporary solution while we wait for long term plans.
Staff Member Ott said that they did not realize that the issue at the dirt parking lot was as severe as it appears to be. She said staff is going to look for interim solutions to improve the situation. She said that the dirt lot is owned by the City.
Commissioner Miley noted that the item was not on the agenda and that bringing it back at a future meeting would be helpful. He said he is worried about the liability issues that come with the lot.
Commissioner Vargas suggested that the City cover Ms. Lee's costs relating to the incident.
Commissioner Soules suggested that whatever plan is put in place be mindful of the temporary nature of the improvements and consider the appropriate level of investment given the potentially short life span.
Commissioner Palmer asked how much parking would be available at the new terminal, and whether people are ever not able to find parking there.
Staff Member Ott said she will address those questions more later in the agenda.
Ms. Lee said the meeting with staff should be op...
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