pages: CityCouncil/2010-01-06.pdf, 2
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
CityCouncil | 2010-01-06 | 2 | between 23rd Avenue and Oak Street overcrossing would meet CalTrans standards; however; State funding needs to be invested right away. Mayor Johnson stated the Fruitvale Bridge is underutilized; diverting traffic from the Fruitvale Bridge is not good for Alameda; encouraged CMA to figure out solutions to the problems. Councilmember Matarrese stated clearances need to be addressed; having a cue going across the bridge is not acceptable; utilization of the Fruitvale Bridge crossing needs to be revisited. Councilmember Gilmore stated sometimes Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) have impacts that cannot be mitigated and a statement of overriding considerations needs to be adopted; inquired what entity would adopt the statement of overriding considerations. Mr. Todd responded an Environmental Assessment Initial Study (EAIS) is being performed, not an EIR; stated CalTrans would be the final signatory. Councilmember Matarrese questioned whether CalTrans could impose things on Alameda unilaterally. Mr. Gritz stated typically, CalTrans does not force things onto local agencies; the issue would need to be revisited if the unmitigated impact would delay the project. Mayor Johnson stated CMA needs to go back and figure something out. Mr. Gritz stated CMA has reviewed a tremendous amount of options; CMA wants to utilize the Fruitvale Bridge rather than impact Park Street; the cue back up along the 23rd Avenue/Park Street corridor is attributed to development forecasted to occur in Oakland and Alameda. Mayor Johnson stated the current design makes diverting traffic back to the Fruitvale Bridge from the freeway very difficult; a huge obstacle would be created. Councilmember Matarrese stated cars have already exceeded capacity on I-880; something different needs to be considered; that he is not sure the problem has an engineering solution. The Public Works Director stated that staff thought that an agreement was reached with CMA and would be included in the environmental documents, but it was not; the purpose of the presentation is to receive feedback from Council and the community to see if proposed mitigations seem acceptable; staff is concerned that future studies never get built. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the southbound area of the corridor is the most dangerous and is not being addressed; the Miller Sweeney [Fruitvale] Bridge is another concern; Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 January 6, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-01-06.pdf |