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TransportationCommission | 2013-07-24 | 9 | current location further down to Lincoln and Central Avenue. He also added that staff should review Commissioner Bertken's comment to add "Yield to pedestrian" markings painted on Central Avenue. Commissioner Schatmeier commented that staff should study the traffic volumes for the sweeping turn, which was one of the differences between staff's recommendation and the alternate. Commissioner Vargas asked Sergeant Simmons his opinion about staff's recommendation one and the alternate based on a safety perspective. Sergeant Ron Simmons, Alameda Police Traffic Section Supervisor, felt the first recommendation was the safest recommendation based on pedestrian and bicycle movements, and he appreciated alternative two, but he would like to see "No stopping anytime" signs on the curve of the sweeping turn from westbound Central Avenue to eastbound Taylor Avenue because he noticed when painted red the parents stop at that intersection to drop-off their kids. Commissioner Miley moved to approve the alternative to staff's recommendation and review Commissioners Wong, Bertken, and Shatmeier's comments as well as exploring future funding. Commissioner Bertken seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. 5C. Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans Staff Payne presented the report. Commissioner Bertken asked staff about the conclusion of Neptune Park pathway after they approved the IN and Out Burger development. Staff Payne stated that is under Alameda Landing Remnant Parcel Updates under item #6. 6. Staff Communications Changed Date for Next Regular Transportation Commission Meeting - Tuesday, September 24 at 7 p.m., City Council Chambers Special Transportation Commission Meeting with the Planning Board on Monday, September 30 at 7 p.m., City Council Chambers (Main Item of Discussion - Revised Draft Regional Transit Access Study) Alameda Landing Remnant Parcel Updates - Went to the Planning Board on Monday, July 22. The use permit for the Chase Bank, In and Out Burger driver thru aisle, and Safeway Gas station with exception with wine and beer was approved. On August 12, the project is headed for the site design and landscaping. Approval is subject to the provision of the crosswalk on Stargell Avenue and Webster Street, which is in the state right-of-way. Now, staff is communicating with Caltrans to get approval of the crosswalk. There will be a meeting with Caltrans next week to get feedback on the alternatives to the design. Additionally, staff will apply for an encroachment permit for the installation of a Page 9 of 10 | TransportationCommission/2013-07-24.pdf |