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TransportationCommission | 2016-01-27 | 13 | a Recommended Citywide Transportation Management Association (Gail Payne, Community Development Department) Staff Payne presented the report. Staff Payne also introduced Steve Buster, Vice President of Catellus Development Corporation, who spoke. Commissioner Vargas stated there was a comment in the annual report about the feasibility of the water shuttle. He wanted to know if the numbers shown do not support the water shuttle. He also asked if the service will be analyzed in the future. Steve Buster replied right now they are going through Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Alameda Landing shopping center and the TRI Pointe development, which is currently under construction. He stated that the last phase would be the 40 acres on the waterfront, which is currently closed off to the public. He said he is hoping that one day they will develop the area and continue the Bay Trail. He also explained that 5th Street will extend into the waterfront and have an eight acre park, with part of the area containing a floating dock and a water taxi that runs to Jack London Square. However, it takes time to coordinate with Jack London and other developers on the waterfront that may want to participate and they would have to analyze a potential funding mechanism. Commissioner Bertken said the waterfront development was mentioned and he has driven towards the end of 5th Street and saw an earth filled surcharge sitting on this piece of property. He wondered why the 10-foot surcharge was needed for what he was talking about building. Steve Buster replied they use the mound of dirt as a surcharge for Phase 1 and Phase 3 for the TRI Pointe plan. He said the dirt was compiled 6 feet in the area in order to compress the bay mud under the housing units. He went on to say that the dirt was taken off and they had to find a place for it temporarily. However, he said there is good news because the waterfront area is low and needs to be raised to be developed and the dirt could be used to raise the grade to where it needs to be. Commissioner Miley moved staff recommendations. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. 5.G. Review of Potential City of Alameda Projects for a Regional Measure 3 Reauthorization (Gail Payne, Community Development Department) Jennifer Ott, Chief Operations Officer for Alameda Point, presented the report. Commissioner Bellows asked staff when they were involved in the other two measures was there a call for projects or did they unilaterally decide. Jennifer Ott replied she was unsure. However, she said there are three major priorities that were included in the staff report which are: 1. Regional transbay service; 2. Funding for ferry service and bus service and 3. Developing the bay trail to create bicycle and pedestrian connections. Commissioner Bellows asked staff what the expectations were for the Commission's input. Page 13 of 16 | TransportationCommission/2016-01-27.pdf |