Title
Draft Meeting Minutes - October 20, 2022
Body
Draft Minutes
Transportation Commission Meeting
Special Meeting
Wednesday, October 20, 2022
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 codified at Government Code Section 54953, Transportation Commissioners can attend the meeting via teleconference. The City allows public participation via Zoom.
Zoom Attendees: 29
Legistar Link (Agenda and Video):
https://alameda.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1003553&GUID=EBA9CD3D-D474-492E-913A-D415593E4AD9&Options=info|&Search=
Facebook Live Video: https://www.facebook.com/cityofalameda/videos/850561449630298/
1. Roll Call
Present: Chair Soules, Vice Chair Yuen and Commissioners Kohlstrand, Johnson, Suthanthira and Nachtigall.
Absent: Commissioner Scott Weitze
2. Agenda Changes
Chair Samantha Soules made a motion to pull item 6B Street Classifications from the Regular Agenda for more discussion. Commissioner Rebecca Kohlstrand seconded the motion. A vote was taken by a raise of hands and the motion passed 6-0.
3. Staff Communications
Lisa Foster, Senior Transportation Coordinator, made several announcements, which are available in detail at:
https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5866792&GUID=598717B8-EC1D-45F4-9862-1EB810F43355&FullText=1
4. Announcements / Public Comments
Commissioner Kohlstrand asked for high level summary on the Encinal Avenue resurfacing project.
Staff Member Foster mentioned that it was a Caltrans project and would include a road diet and other improvements.
Chair Soules spoke about the great turnout for Walk and Roll School day.
Jim Strehlow discussed the lack of a bike lane at Sherman St. He discussed the difficulties for bicyclists and drivers at Atlantic and Sherman. He suggested that a roundabout could be a good solution for the Pacific/Central/Main intersection.
5. Consent Calendar
None
6. Regular Agenda Items
6A. Review and Comment on the Draft Alameda Active...
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