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TransportationCommission | 2013-12-11 | 7 | Page 7 of 9 Commissioner Bertken mentioned that foundations could fund this type of project and the community utility could be broken up into pieces like the recreation areas and educational centers. Amy Wooldridge replied that there are potential federal and private funding sources for transportation, open space, and recreation such as federal rails to trails. Commissioner Bertken believed the plan is very professional and very fortunate to get an in- house member of the group. Commissioner Miley asked if the right-of-way has to remain unused. Amy Wooldridge replied that the rail right-of-way has to be located on something we can live without at some point. It should not be on the Cross Alameda Trail, and cannot cross major structures like the parking lots or restrooms. Commissioner Vargas said communities do not want noisy facilities adjacent to their homes. Commissioner Bertken asked if the rail right-of-way has to be identified at this time or is it just a commitment. Amy Wooldridge replied it is the latter because there is no specific design and designation of this rail right-of-way. Commissioner Bertken stated the placement tends to become a historical item that the City is essentially locked into doing. He felt it is better to recognize that fact and point out it is not a commitment. Staff Nguyen said he was concerned that it is a rail line, so it can only curve and turn so much. Also, he felt we do not want to build facilities where we later may want to place the route. Commissioner Bertken replied that we are locked into providing the design requirements and we do not want to lay it out now because in the future the location may change. He asked if there would be an easement on either side of the park. Amy Wooldridge replied no, there is an agreement that the 22 acres has to have a 30-foot wide easement across it somewhere. Commissioner Miley referred to the Cross Alameda Trail and wondered how it linked up on the western side along Constitution Avenue and Neptune Park. Amy Wooldridge said staff is exploring the connections further especially due to funding. She felt the trickier issue is the eastern side because that is a dangerous curve and they do not have the outline of how to get people across the street in a safe way. Additionally, she said having | TransportationCommission/2013-12-11.pdf |