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TransportationCommission | 2012-11-28 | 2 | Commissioner Schatmeier asked staff at some point to share their knowledge of next steps for Measure B1 and potential strategies for supporters of Measure B1. Commissioner Vargas explained that dozens of letters and emails were sent to staff regarding the agenda items and he opened the floor to public comment. Jim Strehlow, Alameda resident and local employee, asked if there was an update regarding the I-880/23rd Avenue/29th Avenue project coming before the City Council. Commissioner Vargas replied an update would be given towards the end of the agenda in Staff Communications. Jon Spangler, Alameda resident and a League of American Cycling Instructor, asked staff to present feedback and strategies after the failure of Measure B1. He attended the last Planning Board meeting and there was a discussion on the new leasing strategy for Alameda Point. He felt the City was now stuck without any option besides the tubes. He stated that the City needs better transportation options before going further with the development of Alameda Point. 4. Consent Calendar Commissioner Schatmeier brought up a technical concern regarding item 4C. Generally, the audible voices for the signals at Park Street and Santa Clara Avenue are indistinguishable. He was not sure if the problem existed in the microphone or the signal equipment. Going forward, he would like staff to improve the quality of the signal's information. Staff Payne explained that the new standard is to not have the voice because it is too difficult to understand. As part of state regulations, staff uses the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the manual does not require that voice as part of the new pedestrian push button equipment. 4A. Meeting Minutes - September 26, 2012 4B. Mandatory Ethics Training Requirements 4C. Accessible Pedestrian Signals - New Freedom Grant Commissioner Vargas made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded the motion. The motion was approved 3-0; 2 abstentions. Staff Naclerio explained that the Alameda Municipal Code requires a minimum of 4 affirmative votes to approve an action item. Commissioner Schatmeier made another motion to approve the consent calendar. Commissioner Miley seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0; 1 abstention. Page 2 of 15 | TransportationCommission/2012-11-28.pdf |