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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-01-28 | 2 | Commission on Disability Issues January 28, 2008 Minutes Page 2 of 4 3. Atlantic Avenue/Webster/Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway Street Intersection Improvements (Chair Lord-Hausman): Chair Lord-Hausman met with Ed Sommerauer and Virendra Patel of the Public Works Department regarding an update on the Atlantic/Webster/Appezzato Street Intersection Improvement project. The bids are in for re-design of the Intersection. The specifics of the design include audibles and countdown signals, and the crosswalks will be basic stripped. The Chair may invite Ed Sommerauer to return to the Commission once bids come in. OLD BUSINESS 1. Temporary Disabled Parking at Community Events (Chair Lord-Hausman): Chair Lord-Hausman met with Obaid Khan, Supervising Civil Engineer in the Public Works Department regarding accessibility parking at City-wide events. Mr. Khan indicated that he would review adding a line-item in applications that addresses "disabled parking/access" during big City events. He prepared a list of possible events, which Chair Lord-Hausman read to the Commission. Commissioner Kreitz asked about accessibility concerns regarding Thompson Field. Secretary Akil indicated the field is owned and managed by the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) and any accessibility concerns should be directed to AUSD under individual concerns. The Chair stated she would contact AUSD for possible attendance at a future Commission meeting. Secretary Akil reminded the Commission that the City does not have any say with accessibility issues concerning AUSD or any other agency, jurisdiction or along private property and these concerns should be addressed on an individual basis directly with the respective agency or property owner. 2. Alameda Landing Development (Chair Lord-Hausman): Chair Lord-Hausman suggested inviting Andrew Thomas, Planning Manager in the Planning and Building Department to another meeting. The Chair stated that she would check Mr. Thomas' availability for either February 25 or 26 and get back to the Commission once the date is confirmed. 3. Commission on Disability Internet Link (Chair Lord-Hausman): Chair Lord-Hausman stated that she would follow up with the web-designer regarding the draft that has already been submitted and will update the Commission with more information at a later time. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Secretary Akil informed the Commission that the first draft of the ADA Transition Plan is complete and currently under review by the Public Works Department. The final draft will be presented to the Commission for review and approval within the next two months. G:\Lucretia\CommDisability\Minutes\2008\Minutes_Jan 28 2008.00 | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-01-28.pdf |