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CityCouncil | 2014-03-04 | 3 | (*14-075) Resolution No. 14900, "Approving the Final Map and Bond, Authorizing Execution of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Accepting the Dedications and Easements for Tract 8131 (Alameda Landing Residential, Phase 1).' Adopted. (*14-076) Resolution No. 14901, "Approving Housing Element Annual Progress Reports for the Years 2009 through 2013 and Authorizing Submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and Finding that the Approval is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 (Information Collection) and 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies). Adopted. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (14-077) Recommendation to Adopt Plans and Specifications and Authorize a Call for Bids for the Shore Line Drive/Westline Drive/Broadway Bikeway Project. The Transportation Coordinator gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Gilmore inquired if loading is restricted to weekdays, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the negative; stated weekends are included, but there is a time restriction requiring loading to occur between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Councilmember Chen inquired whether motorists would be able to legally go around a delivery van double-parked on the street, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated there will be striped center line which allows motorists to pass legally. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a crosswalk at Shoreline Drive in front of the Post Office could be moved to other side near the Willows Condominiums because the existing crosswalk goes directly into a planting bed. The Transportation Coordinator responded that she would look into moving the crosswalk; continued the presentation. Councilmember Chen inquired what the traffic study determined the impacts would be of converting four lanes into two lanes. The Transportation Coordinator responded the traffic study revealed the level of service received A and B grades; stated the project's emphasis on the new eastbound left turn pockets makes the street ideal with no significant delays; the Federal Highway Administration recommends "road diets" if streets have 15,000 cars or lower on average per day, Shoreline Drive is below 8,000. Councilmember Chen inquired whether the test results conclude there is no significant impact to traffic, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 4, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-03-04.pdf |